Kitchen Porn

My sister and her husband are currently renovating their new old house, and she's asked (forced) me to help out as much as I can with the design (even though I'm in another state and haven't seen it). So for her - and for my own future if I ever own property - I'd like always to remember these three perfect kitchens.

KITCHEN 1: The Ikea Bombshell

What?! That's IKEA?! No way. NO way!... thoughts rang out across the land. The 2010 IKEA catalogue featured this perfectly styled kitchen complete with white and glass cabinets, farmhouse sink, open shelving, rustic lighting, and an eery sense of old world charm. How did they do it? ... And design would never be the same.

KITCHEN 2: The SGG-Inspired

For those of you not in the know, Something's Gotta Give-inspired kitchens have been a main request to interior designers since the movie debuted in 2003. Not to mention it reigns as the most searched kitchen at ArchitecturalDigest.com, where interior shots of the famous room were featured. Slate countertops, stainless steel appliances, dome pendants, white subway tiles, oversized island(s), white cabinets, dark hardwood floors... you get the picture. Classic, livable, durable, beautiful. What's not to love?

KITCHEN 3: The Attainable Beauty

Owned by Sarah Richardson's former number #1 right-hand man, Tommy, this fairly small kitchen is full of affordable design ideas. For example, stainless steel countertops are available at IKEA. Tiled marble backsplash is significantly cheaper than a full slab. Vintage dining furniture can be found at any flea market or second-hand shop for half the cost of a new table and chairs. And you can get two-toned cabinets with a couple cans of paint. I will admit those herringbone floors are probably less attainable on a budget. They're pretty much the coolest thing I've ever seen.

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