eggshell

Here's an interesting fusion: country, cottage-like cabinets and modern stainless steel appliances. Surprisingly, it works well, balancing out the rough edges of each, keeping the space from being stiflingly one way or the other. Very prettily designed, this kitchen looks like a happy place to bake. I especially like the soft blue. That color is hard to pull off without being harsh, cold, but this kitchen looks attractively warm.

Image Source: Country Kitchen interior by Noel Jeffrey

childhood

This cozy, cottage-y kitchen just makes me happy. (The kitty doesn't hurt, either.) This one feels nostalgic for me; this looks like childhood, even though the house that I grew up in had a kitchen totally different from this. It looks small, but homey and comfortable. I like the soft green, the subtle details of the cabinetry, the flowers brightening the room. This is somewhere I'd like to come home to.

Image Source: Photo by J. Savage Gibson