Kitchen Basic

A classic NYC loft space that presents a ton of possibilities for this kitchen.  I like the minimalistic approach in layout and cabinetry (or lack of).  It's not flashy at all but it works.  The vintage green farm sink sets it all off.  Basic yet still flows with texture.

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No Mirror Necessary

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Brooklyn Kitchen

It seems options are always limited when you're working with a galley style (narrow) kitchen. Windows and tall ceilings are a bonus but can you get creative and maximize all at the same time? Try mixing up the style. A little modern. A little rustic. Blend the two. And a great use of the space with the hardwood shelves on the metal brackets. A nice subtle tie-in with the island.

Sweet solid wood island top with the custom knife holder. Very fresh.

A classic. An original farmhouse sink. The rustic vibe.

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Mexican Cantina

It was by design. The architects purposely left the ceiling unfinished, exposing the structural elements. This is rugged and borderline crazy. I'm all about character. I would just hope it stays up there.

Always conscious of budget, I like the simplistic use of the hose bib style faucet and concrete trough sink.

Regardless of your take on the ceiling I do like the "basic" materials they've paired here from the polished concrete floors to the galvanized metal chairs. Low maintenance and cost effective. A "what you see is what you get" approach to the design. All brought forth by the design team.

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Marble Vessel Sink

The custom cut, low profile, marble vessel is sweet here. It doesn't overpower and really compliments the colors in the glass tiles as well as the wood top.

photo via Freshome

Shallow Kitchen Sink

They took a little bit of a different approach here with this kitchen sink. It's a trough style that's both long and shallow. A very non traditional style but definitely a genius idea for prepping. They even took it a step further by customizing the sliding wood cutting boards. If you have the space and you love to cook, I think it's ideal.

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Trough Sink

The trough sink. You just don't see it being used in residential design. Good design idea or not so much? I see it here as a great idea off a pool or beach like setting with a ton of kids (even adults) constantly in and out and on the go. If paired well and laid out right, each kid can still have their own separate area for storage too.

photo via Architectural Record

Not So Traditional Kitchen

So what if it's a little cozy and doesn't necessarily fit into that "model" kitchen layout. I love the non-traditional feel and the overall heaviness of the room. It's clean, warm and rustic all rolled together. A nice touch too with dual soapstone farmhouse sinks and dark marble tops. A serious working kitchen.

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Master Vanity Niche

This is the master vanity area in an old home in Portland, OR. Once again in renovation work you find yourself working with smaller spaces and searching for ways to make the most of the design. In this case they took some space from an adjacent room and just carved out what they felt they needed. A few details here can really accentuate the space too. The use of tile on the walls as well as the soffit help create and define that true niche.

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Wetstyle

They boast pure design and pure craftsmanship. I love that. Wetstyle is a manufacturer of premium quality bath furnishings and they're based in Montreal. Handcrafted and custom-made to order. The photo above features a father and son team. They're artists. They oversee the quality of the product.


They also use an eco-friendly natural stone composite called WETMAR in all their bath products. Their contemporary style can be found in numerous hotels as well as many luxurious homes throughout the world.

A Different Kitchen and Sink

This is the kitchen sink...

This is the kitchen.

They are close but not what you would expect. This is an old European kitchen that was remodeled and I just thought the location and the style of sink were unique. My wife and I were just talking about different ways to breakdown the kitchen space. It's probably not for everyone but it's different and I'm cool with making the space work for you and your lifestyle.

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Sink in the Wall, Really?

I can't say I've seen this before and I don't know if it would pass code but it's a pretty cool idea if you have a tight space to work with. One small issue you may run into is if your little one decides to turn the water on for fun without pulling the sink out and then bolts.

photo via Better Homes and Gardens

The Farmhouse Sink

Here's a classic. The Farmhouse sink. This one looks vintage but it's actually by Kohler. We put a similar style in our house and I love it. It's deep and durable and I think they look great.

Here's one with two separate bowls which is nice. And how about the wood tops? I really like how they overhung the top on the lip of the sink and then carved out little grooves so that water finds it's way from the top into the sink. I'm all about the little details.

photos via Southern Living and withknobson.com