A nuanced kitchen that uses soft contrast between cabinetry, plaster, stone, metal, and wood rather than matching everything.
Curator's note
A nuanced kitchen that uses soft contrast between cabinetry, plaster, stone, metal, and wood rather than matching everything.
Style dossier · Kitchens
Layered Contrast
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Best for
The current alternative to single-tone neutral kitchens is curated contrast.
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Designer move
Use tonal shifts like olive with mushroom, oak with plaster, or dark stone with warm metal.
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Trend note
The current alternative to single-tone neutral kitchens is curated contrast. Let the cabinets, walls, counters, and hardware relate through undertone, but give each surface its own material identity.
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Avoid
Avoid glossy lacquer and overly seamless appliance walls if the rest of the home has character.
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Open and airy
Warm neutral
High contrast
Natural texture
Statement lighting
Compact layout
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