Grey Kitchens

As we all know, grey is continuing to dominate as a neutral hue in home design these days. This colour has the ability to make a space feel warm & cozy or cool & sophisticated depending on what shade of grey you pick. In the past few years, it has also managed to become a prominent colour in kitchen cabinet design. Designers are using tips and tricks to make grey shine into a unconventional colour choice for kitchens that looks absolutely stunning! 

There is two main things you need to know when working with grey in kitchens:

1. Cool greys pair beautifully with warm finishes: wood, greenery, and colours such as red, yellow, or orange.
2. Warm greys look awesome when combined with other neutrals such as white, black, or navy.

Even if grey cabinets are too much for you, there are other ways to incorporate grey into your kitchen – seating, countertops, lighting, and backsplash are all great ways of getting some grey in there! Choose a barstool with grey patterned fabric or a beautiful light grey subway tile! Whether your style leans traditional or modern, these features will always fit in!

Take a look at these beautiful grey kitchens! Are you loving the colour?

-Meghan

Accent Your Kitchen With Black

These days, when planning your kitchen design it’s important to mix elements that add texture, interest, and style. Wood and pale coloured cabinets have become incredibly popular as they make day to day use look good and are available in a huge range of styles. If you’re looking for a fun, sleek way to add character to your space, black is a great way to do this! Like white, it goes with everything, and depending on your style, you can use a much or as little as you like. Here are some great ways to incorporate black into your kitchen:

1. LIGHT FIXTURES: Instead of leaning towards island lights that blend into the background, choose black fixtures that add a punch of drama to your space and create a focal point.

2. SEATING: Dining chairs and counter stools are a great way to add a touch of black to your room if you’re weary of adding too much!

3. APPLIANCES: In most houses you will see stainless steel appliances. Do something different and choose black! It will add real personality to your kitchen!

4. BACKSPLASH: If you’re looking to add a bold element to your kitchen, your backsplash may be the perfect way to do it! A white kitchen with black backsplash always looks amazing. If you’re worried about it looking too dark, use light grout to accent the tiles!

5. ACCESSORIES: Since a lot of homes have white kitchens these days, it is very important that you find a way to anchor the look so that the room doesn’t appear sterile. Black and metallic accents are fabulous ways of adding a touch of glamour without having the look go overboard. Think of items that are constantly used in a kitchen that can be found in black - bowls, pots&pans, utensils, faucets, pot fillers, etc.

Check out the pictures below to see beautiful kitchens with black accents!

-Meghan

Deep Colours That Look Awesome in the Fall!

We all love that cozy feeling that comes with fall interiors! Why not have your home looking gorgeous with deep, rich colours that perfectly compliment the upcoming autumn months?

With the move from outside to indoors there usually comes a slight drop in our moods. Everything starts to look the same and begins to feel stuffy and boring. Using rich colour to enhance your surroundings and make a space come to life can be a great pick-me-up!

The colours I am crushing on this fall are deep purples, rich navies, and chalky blacks. These are all awesome alternatives to your standard fall colours orange, red, and brown. 

So if you're looking at embracing fall colours in a new way, check out these awesome colours that will not only warm up your home while the outdoor temperatures dip, but will also provide an updated personality, each in their own unique way.

-Meghan