Kitchen Inspiration with Wood
Now that my mom’s kitchen is moving along, here are some inspiration pictures that have been catching my eye for her space. My Mom is not a “white” person at all, so I am taking bits and pieces from each picture that I like for her kitchen inspiration. She really wants lighter wood cabinets and a tan-colored granite. I have something in my head, but I’ve been scouring the internet for something I can physically show her. Update: you can see the progress we made here, and the end result of her kitchen renovation here.
In he above picture, for her, I love the mix of cabinets and the black island. My main goal is to design a kitchen that combines her love of a traditional kitchen with a more modern look. Even though white kitchens are all of the rage right now, I know wood will eventually come back around again. It’s funny how it all moved in cycles. We go from wood to white and back again.
Even something like a wood island can make a huge impact in adding a contrast of color and texture.
I think I am going to call the style old world-distressed-collected-traditional with a little Brooke Giannetti thrown in there for good measure :). I love Brooke’s eye, and adore her home and farm and she has great kitchen inspiration.
For my mom’s house, I can see lanterns, wood, brick,natural elements, in tones with greys, blues and aquas. She really loves wood and granite with a crystal pattern in it, and I am hoping we can find something she loves. Make sure you check out her finished kitchen here.
Jen
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Oh my goodness Jennifer those are just gorgeous inspiration pictures!!
Incredible is what I think. I could happily live in any of these rooms. What a fun process!
Love that chippy armoire! Might have to try and recreate that, nice photos.
Absolutely beautiful inspiration. Can’t wait to see your mom’s kitchen. How fun!
I love it, Jen! I hope she will like these elements, too. I love the lighting, and that one table setting with the burlap runner. I can’t wait to see more of your Mom’s kitchen redo!
Jen,
Great inspiration.LOVE all of those photos!!!!! Can’t wait to see what you put together.I know it will look amazing!!!!
(((Hugs)))
Anne
Hi Jen,
Beautiful inspiration photos! I’m sure that it’s going to be AB FAB! xo
Gorgeous photos — can’t wait to see the finished kitchen!
All are just amazing!!! With you working on the kitchen I know it will be gorgeous!
XO
Kristin
Hi Jennifer, I am new to your site and I love all the inspiration pictures, I had white for 22 years and when I built my new house it is all dark colors, but its to dark so I am adding splashes of white. You have a good design eye and it’s wonderful your helping your Mother out. I needed all the help I could get, and did get it. You have a beautiful blog! Hugs, Pearl
Oh the Marrakech tiles are ah.maz.ing!
All of those rooms are gorgeous> Love them. But you said that your Mom doesnt like alot of white, and all those rooms use a lot of white. I think they are beautiful.
lots of fabulous inspiration and found some for me too! Your Mom is a very lucky lady to have your design eye helping her. When you are finished I am working on a combo guest room/office/studio retreat for me. Come on over. 🙂 xo
I think your inspiration is leading you in the right direction!
Oh I can’t wait to see the reveal!
Love 🙂
I LOVE THIS POST:) so many lovely rustic wooden kitchens to adore.
have a great weekend dear:)
LOVE M