5 Ways to Get This Look: Cottage Kitchen

5 Ways to Get This Look: Cottage Kitchen

House of Turquoise featured this pretty kitchen by Ahearn Architecture recently. This kitchen makes use of some very classic cottage elements to convey a sense of history and vintage charm, without sacrificing efficiency or storage. If your style is cottage style, then I’m here to say you don’t need a pricey remodel to get the kitchen of your dreams. All it takes is a little time and elbow grease. Here are five tutorials to get you started.

5 Ways to Get This Look: Blue Island Kitchen

5 Ways to Get This Look: Blue Island Kitchen

It’s easy to look at a spacious, custom kitchen–like this one by Craig Veenker of Mountain Cabinetry–and get discouraged.  “I’ll never have a kitchen like that one without winning the lottery,” you might say.  Well, if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to look beyond the potential price tag of a gorgeous room and really study out the details.   So let’s dive in and find some ways that you can make your kitchen feel the way this high-end inspiration kitchen looks.

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Dreamy White Farmhouse Kitchen

5 Ways to Get This Look: Dreamy White Farmhouse Kitchen

Today I’d like to share an inspiration photo with you that is one of those completely out of reach dream kitchens.  It comes from Better Homes & Gardens, and I’ve been seeing it all over Pinterest lately.  When I say out of reach, I should probably clarify that it looks completely out of reach for someone doing a kitchen design on a budget like mine.  But, guess what?  Kitchens like this can provide excellent guidelines for figuring out your style.  I’ve found 5 tutorials for elements of this kitchen that you can use to recreate this style in your own home.

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5 Ways to Get This Look: Bright Farmhouse Kitchen

5 Ways to Get This Look: Bright Farmhouse Kitchen

I keep seeing this pretty kitchen from Midwest Living pop up on Pinterest.  What is it that makes this kitchen so popular?  The crisp, white cabinetry is right on trend and the open shelves displaying pretty dishes and jars are classic farmhouse.  Those orange stools are a fun pop of color that really takes what could be a run-of-the-mill country kitchen to a whole new level of fun design.  I challenged myself to find at least five tutorials for projects that might help me replicate the look of this room.

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