Text by Claire Pool
Whether your New Year’s resolution was to learn to cook your favorite dish or to spend more time in the heart of the home with the people you love, allow these cottage kitchens to inspire your goals to come true. From dazzling marble countertops to hideaway compartments, these eight kitchens will spark ideas for your dream renovations to come this year.
Winter Whites
A clean, crisp palette offers the ability for pops of color to enhance the space through each season. Bursts of yellow from tulips and a bowl of lemons pairs with the bright white cabinets and countertops. Brass detailing on the lighting fixtures and barstools elevate the space as well.
Vive la France
A kitchen fit for a chef shows off copper galore. From the vintage copper range to an assortment of accessories, this warm and inviting space boasts a French cottage feel. A tiled nook above the stove keeps favorite spices and ingredients at the ready, and a floating shelf overhead provides ample storage.
Room for Seconds
This butler’s pantry is a host’s haven when welcoming guests. While catching up with partygoers, keep your meal warm in this second oven, allowing extra visiting space in the main kitchen. Varying shades of blue bring color through the subway tile backsplash, while blue-and-white china sits on display for all to see.
Bold & Beautiful
Darker tones bring drama to this gorgeous kitchen. Walnut wooden tones flow throughout, from the butcher block top to the backdoor and window frames. Moody slate countertops complement the pewter gray cabinets of the island, while you enjoy an afternoon tea overlooking a luscious garden.
Modern Eclectic
Checkerboard flooring imparts a retro feel to this bright kitchen. Warm-toned fabric on slip-covered chairs is echoed on the window treatment, while open shelving displays favored dishes and glassware.
Dreaming in Green
A vivacious shade of green reminds us of a garden of fresh herbs and vegetables, inspiring a season of delicious, healthy meals. Black tile spills from the backsplash to the countertop for a striking look. Behind the painting, oils, vinegars, and seasonings are stowed away to keep out of sight but remain within easy reach when cooking.
Rustic Revival
This hand-stained range hood makes quite the statement in a cottage kitchen, along with the shiplap walls. To bring more life to the space while keeping things airy, a light blue color on the cabinets evokes a sense of calm.
Fit to Entertain
This chic, yet homey kitchen provides easygoing vibes with its open shelving and woven light fixtures. Painted in Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green, the cabinets create an eye-catching look, while brass details and marble countertops elevate the space.
