For those of us hosting some of the holiday gatherings the count down is on to make our houses magical and festive. The kitchen is a hard one to turn into a wonderland especially if its open plan as mine is – whereby the dining area merges seamlessly into the kitchen. I want it too look fabulous but at the same time its got its work cut out with a zillion pots. pans and ingrediants everywhere. This year I am thinking of putting a little mini tree on the center island and then decanting nibbles in all sorts of sweet little containers so people can munch whilst hanging out with me stiring and know doubt getting in a flap. I am also going to sling a line of fairly lights along the floor as when we eat all the kitchen lights will be dimmed to the softest glow and only candle light and fairy lights as well as the light from the fire will illuminate the space.Candles and t-lights are fabulous to cluster in the kitchen once all the cooking is done as is the odd decoration artfully placed on the counters.
One of the coolest kitchens I have seen in a long while is a Kelly Wearstler design. I am a little biased since I am obsessed with black but I love the whole stacking of crockery everywhere. Heaps of plates, stacks of cups looks super sweet and it softens what could otherwise be quite a harsh looking space. Even more genius is how the super sleek feel of the kitchen works so beautifully with a collection of girly almost granny esq crockery. Who ever thought industrial chic coupled with a granny/feminine vibe could hang out so well together.
Wow! Think that is one of the most beautiful kitchens I have ever seen! Thanks for posting such inspirational images Abigail !
Isn’t that ‘head’ vase – just gorgeous too…
Your idea for Christmas with only fairy lights and candles sounds completely magical. I can picture just how elegant and surreal it might be! I haven’t seen this kitchen by Kelly Wearstler before – but it is a stunner – as is most of her work. I adore the contrast of the darlkly-sultry black with the pale pink crockery. Gorgeous! Where is the image from, and was the rest of the house similar?
Can’r remember where I got the image from – probably google when I plugged in her name – as for the rest of the house would also love to see what it looked like x
Have a fantastic Christmas Abigail…. taking the opportunity now coz I’ll be computer free for awhile. Love the sound of the fairies on the floor. Hope you get to relax too (once that kitchen stuff’s out of the way!) xxxx
Thanks Jen have a lovely Christmas yourself xx
This kitchen is wonderfully designed. Don’t have words to express how beautiful it is. The kitchen worktops
are a bit smaller for the workspace but since i am not having the whole view of the kitchen from other two sides won’t say much about it. Overall i am happy to see a image like this. Not sure what it would have costed you but would always fantasy to have a kitchen like this.
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