When some people think of unique kitchens their first response is one of skepticism. Unconventional kitchens are usually expected to be anything but beautiful. In the worst cases, the excess of inventive details and mixtures of ideas become to feel so unfamiliar that it yields a feeling far from pleasant. These unorthodox kitchens are not only unique but also beautiful. There is a way to have it both ways when it comes to being unique in designing any room in your home. My philosophy is that whatever it is you are designing should depart from the classics.
As in our kitchen, for example, I combined a modern classic element like stainless steel cabinets with more classic cabinets to juxtapose the sleek and the matte, the always-look-as-new feel of the stainless steel with the traditional painted cabinets in the rest of the kitchen. Francois Catroux still has the very innovative stainless steel fireplace mantel since the late 60’s in his Paris apartment. This latter innovation is perhaps what set him apart from the rest. It pays to be unique and innovative but it is more important to do it in a way that makes you happy. Use in your home what you love and make you happy and go from there. How can the world be innovative and exited if everyone designs in the same fashion or even wear the same clothes? Below, some of the most recent unique and unconventional kitchens I’ve seen.
Love everything in this unique kitchen by Monique Gibson, currently featured in Architectural Digest. This is Monique’s kitchen in New York City where she also works. The table made by an Israeli furniture maker functions as a desk/meeting table/ kitchen table. Now that’s clever.
Sofa Embedded Islands
A small kitchen that would take anyone by surprise. It looks more like an entry to a small apartment than an actual kitchen. In a small space or an open concept floor plan is a good idea to treat the kitchen as part of the rest of the home decor.
Bruno Frisoni’s home in Tangier, Morocco. Love the fretwork on the lower cabinets and the amazing sink that looks more like a fountain.
A sneak peek of our newly renovated kitchen. We still need to install the backsplash. And I know that I still need to start documenting part of the process of the remodeling of the entire house. Honestly, it’s so much that I don’t even know where to start. We remodeling every single room, added a bathroom, reconfigured bedrooms in order to give me a walking closet. I better start documenting this soon. Stay tuned. In the meantime, I have re-done my business site, all by myself. Yey… You can see the new version at Juliepaulinodesign.comThe kitchen is typically the most utilized room in the home. For that reason, you want to design it with careful consideration so that you can enjoy it for years to come. Before you start renovating, consider stepping outside of the box to create a space that is uniquely you. Whether you like modern and sleek or casual and country, peruse these unique kitchen design ideas for inspiration.
Unique Kitchen Cabinets To Upgrade Your Design
Cabinets are often the first design element chosen for the kitchen. From there, you will likely try to find the right floor tile, backsplash, and counter to accent the style and color of cabinetry that you've chosen. If you want to do something a bit different, start by finding a backsplash that you love, and then design everything else around it.
There are many exciting tile options available; colorful Moroccan zellige tiles, patterned encaustic cement designs, textured or carved natural stone tiles, intricate mosaics, tiles reminiscent of wallpaper, or glass tiles in nearly every shape and size. Dimensional ceramic tiles add texture rather than color. The options are nearly limitless – let yourself fall in love with something exciting and go for it! If your kitchen is small, that can work in your favor; graphic or busy patterns that would be overwhelming in a grand space work perfectly to jazz up smaller areas.
If you find yourself worried about that statement-making backsplash you’ve selected being too strong, just keep in mind that other elements can be more plain and simple. Pair that wildly colorful, patterned backsplash tile with a soft, even colored countertop; you can use accessories like rugs or decorative pottery to add color & pattern to adjacent areas, keeping everything in balance.
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Small kitchens can be frustrating if not designed properly, but there are lots of techniques for making a small space feel bigger – and some of them might surprise you. Painting your existing wood cabinets can make a huge difference, even if you go for a punch of color; eliminating your upper cabinets completely is another idea. Upgrade the hardware inside those old cabinets to maximize your usable storage, so that you are able to put small appliances out of sight. Update your lighting, or add a skylight or solar tube to bring in some natural light.
If you like a more simplistic design, focus on maximizing texture to create interest. Go monochrome with your color palette to make everything feel simple and clean. For a fully open and clean effect, keep your patterns low contrast and your walls and cabinetry in lighter tones. You can add color in accents.
If you are a little more adventurous, you can go wild with colors, materials and patterns. Mixing materials can be fun and create a space that is interesting and special. Paint your base cabinets one color, and your uppers another, or mix up the metal finishes in your plumbing and cabinet hardware. You can pair a colorful patterned tile floor with an arresting quartzite slab counter and a marble backsplash.
Quirky Kitchen Design Ideas
However, functionality is just as important as design, so if you’re really wanting to think outside the box be sure to consult experts that can provide advice on what materials function best for your needs.
When you are working out the design for your kitchen, you may come across awkward spaces that can be a challenge to design around. Perhaps the solution is not to avoid or hide them, but to incorporate them into the design. For example, if you purchased your home or apartment and aren't quite sure what to do with exposed pipes, embrace the modern industrial vibe and pair them with very contemporary light fixtures.
Depending on their location, you can even turn them into a room accessory. Floor-to-ceiling pipes can be used as additional support for shelves. You can hang plants or pendant lights from them. Even use pipes to make open shelving, blending the original piping into your aesthetic.
Unique Kitchen Designs Inspirations
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