Kitchen
Kitchen interior: Into the blue
Kitchen
Kitchen interior: Into the blue
Nothing says clean, tidy and organized like a white colour scheme. That's the reason so many designers choose it for high-traffic, hard-working areas like kitchens and bathrooms, and
Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin herself is certainly no stranger to its appeal. When she was asked to take on the renovation of this west-end Toronto home, the no-shade shade seemed like the obvious choice to update the busy, cluttered space - with its claustrophobic muddle of patterned orange wallpaper, brown wood cabinets and dingy yellow-ivory accents - that hadn't seen a paintbrush or a contractor since 1965.
But white can also be stark and, in a bright space like this one, even near-blinding on a sunny day. Erin's strategy was to temper the snowy hue with a grounding colour that wouldn't overwhelm the room with contrast, and then carefully consider the small details to add layers of texture that ease the eye. If a clean white slate was the clear preference for the overhaul of the room, Erin thought, then a calm, soothing blue was its unequivocal counterpart.
The before The kitchen before its light, Euro-style makeover.
Painted ceiling Crisp pure white is softened with hits of calming blue. A particular stroke of genius was to coat the ceiling in Beauti-Tone Paint's Pale Sky from the Style at Home Colour Collection; it lends the kitchen a shimmery, watery glow.
Washing space A pure, streamlined look keeps this room fresh and modern. The undermount sink ensures the countertops look sleek and tidy.
Bashful blues Integrated Euro-style appliances form a seamless look with the white cabinets. The pendant light was lacquer tinted in Benjamin Moore's Bashful Blue 2065-70 by Pro Glo Paints.
Kitchen nook A charming nook - perfect for homework and a cup of tea - sits where the sink used to be.
Hub of the home Keep track of groceries and activities with framed chalkboards. Sitting opposite the kitchen nook -- the new hub of the home -- it's the perfect spot for keeping track of house necessities and family schedules.
Kitchen storage The IKEA cabinets have shelves on silding tracks to keep everything organized and easy to reach. The ample hidden storage helps keep the kitchen clear of clutter.
But white can also be stark and, in a bright space like this one, even near-blinding on a sunny day. Erin's strategy was to temper the snowy hue with a grounding colour that wouldn't overwhelm the room with contrast, and then carefully consider the small details to add layers of texture that ease the eye. If a clean white slate was the clear preference for the overhaul of the room, Erin thought, then a calm, soothing blue was its unequivocal counterpart.
The before The kitchen before its light, Euro-style makeover.
Painted ceiling Crisp pure white is softened with hits of calming blue. A particular stroke of genius was to coat the ceiling in Beauti-Tone Paint's Pale Sky from the Style at Home Colour Collection; it lends the kitchen a shimmery, watery glow.
Washing space A pure, streamlined look keeps this room fresh and modern. The undermount sink ensures the countertops look sleek and tidy.
Bashful blues Integrated Euro-style appliances form a seamless look with the white cabinets. The pendant light was lacquer tinted in Benjamin Moore's Bashful Blue 2065-70 by Pro Glo Paints.
Kitchen nook A charming nook - perfect for homework and a cup of tea - sits where the sink used to be.
Hub of the home Keep track of groceries and activities with framed chalkboards. Sitting opposite the kitchen nook -- the new hub of the home -- it's the perfect spot for keeping track of house necessities and family schedules.
Kitchen storage The IKEA cabinets have shelves on silding tracks to keep everything organized and easy to reach. The ample hidden storage helps keep the kitchen clear of clutter.
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