Elmhurst Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal

There is something magical about finishing a home. It’s when you and your client, stop, stare, and say, wow okay, we did it! Experiences like that always touch your heart and remind you that with a collective vision and hard work, you can make life as beautiful as you want it to be, inside and out. Seeing clients experience this kind of joy is the most rewarding part of our job.

This kitchen is part of a new build. There was literally a pile of dirt before there was this farmhouse style kitchen! In the space we wanted to do something a little different and decided to face the upper cabinets with wire mesh instead of clear glass. It adds a textured shimmer that is glamorous yet understated.

Similarly, we mixed and matched cabinet countertop materials. There is honed marble around the perimeter and a gorgeous dark walnut on the island. If you didn’t get a chance to see our post about countertops last week, you can see it here. It has a information about different countertop materials with a list of our top choices. We absolutely love wood countertops and even have them in our own homes!

The palette we used for this kitchen design is a mix of black, white, silver, glazed pottery, and marble. While there isn’t much color, it doesn’t feel plain at all. The secret lies in the texture. Texture is neutral’s flare. It creates movement and interest everywhere you look. To add drama, we added large black pendant lights with a copper finish. These fixtures are classic farmhouse style but have an edge with their exposed wiring.

Last but not least, accessories. Accessories really help warm this space up. We find the aesthetic beauty of space just as important as creating a feeling of comfort. We always want to evoke of sense of lived vs don’t touch that. And let’s face it, kitchens have the best accessory options. Olive wood vases, bowls and spoons, ceramic canisters and glass jars, baskets, cutting boards and cookbooks.

To help you get the look, we pulled a few of our favorite inspiration images and a round up of kitchen accessories. Hope you like them!

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