Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Kitchens - Black or White?









This post is for my sister, Kate, who is about to embark on a kitchen renovation. While my preference was always for a white kitchen, preferably exactly like the one from 'Something's Gotta Give', I have lately been swayed by beautiful black kitchens. So, I'm offering Kate a comparison. It's an unenviable decision, isn't it? The top two images are of the aforementioned 'Something's Gotta Give' kitchen and dining room, care of the amazing blog Cote de Texas. The bottom two are of Gwyneth Paltrow's Hamptons house via House and Garden, and the three above those are of Kelly Wearstler's kitchen in Domicilium Decoratus. Good luck, Kate!
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11 comments:

  1. lyonskinJanuary 29, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    Thanks so much Beth! While the middle one feels a bit busy to me, Gwyneth's does look very stylish. I've got to say, though, that I DO like the white, especially with the white french doors.

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  2. GinaJanuary 30, 2008 at 3:08 AM

    I'll take Gwyneths!
    Love the black myself and think you have a lovely blog. :O)

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  3. bethJanuary 30, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Gina,
    Thanks for dropping by and for your kind comment :)

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  4. bethJanuary 30, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    Kate, I knew you were a white girl deep down x

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  5. SuzyJanuary 30, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Love Kelly Wearstlers kitchen - so chic!

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  6. Mrs. BlandingsJanuary 31, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    Oh, I love both. I hate it when I have to choose.

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  7. bethJanuary 31, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    Me too. Thank goodness I can't afford to have my kitchen done :)

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  8. jlonitFebruary 2, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    I love white kitchens but lately these black ones have taken my interest. I've been checking your blog for a few weeks and really like it.

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  9. RPFebruary 5, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Oh black is back isnt it? The latest style magazines show black kitches popping up everywhere. While I think I'm still a white person, one cannot ignore the fact that black is just beatiful and adds that bit of drama, do you think?
    Great post!
    MrsPotter
    xx

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    SO love the black kitchen.... Do you think it can be done in a smaller space? Or would the black just swallow you up?

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  11. bethFebruary 9, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    Thanks for the feedback jlonit :)

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