There are many things about this picture that I like and there are some I dislike.
I like the open feel and the contemporary hood.
I like the deep chocolate color on the walls although I think I might like it more as an accent color on the right wall with a different color on the back wall.
I like the tall pantry cabinets for their ample storage and sleek, hardware-free fronts.
I don’t like the low wall cabinets. As you can see by the picture only a few books will fit under them. I also dislike the white end panels on the base cabinets. I’d rather see the wall cabinets either hung higher or sitting all the countertop. I’d remove the white end panels and run the countertop over the sides to the floor. If the wall cabinets are to sit on the countertop prefer the countertop not to match the cabinets so closely. I think a white marble would look better.
The sole beam across the ceiling also bothers me. I don’t mind the white on white but I think the ceiling would be more interesting if faux beams were added to create a nice visual rhythm.
This kitchen would also probably be very dark at night. Additional lighting should be added at the sink and at least one prep area.
What do you think on the T-shape kitchen? I think it might make more sense if there were a table and chairs located on the right side to create an eat-in kitchen. They might have been removed for the photograph to show off the cabinetry. The corner of the sofa may have been moved into the frame to keep the space from looking too empty.
Good call on the chocolate walls. I think it would looks better if only the one side wall was in the chocolate color. I think the white would really pop more in those areas, if that were the case. Very interesting post!
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While the apparent design goal of this kitchen is minimalistic, I think it is missing something. You have made a lot of good points that I agree with…especially the height of wall cabinets.
Tricia – Avolli
I agree with you. The feeling to me is cold/sterile. There are many “clean” lined decors that I like; however those have an invitation to come inside and enjoy.