I have been a fan of kitchens that don’t feel or look as a kitchen for a long time. I love a space that’s practical enough for cooking an elaborate meal but still supremely cozy, warm and a little complicated. Here is my take on a room that will live up to being the “heartbeat of a house.”
— Joslyn from Straightforward Beautiful
Heath Ceramics
Espresso Cup and Saucer – $34
These espresso cups from Heath Ceramics are bits that you would wish to stay. You’d pass down these beauties to your kids one day!
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Wood Cutting Boards – $48
An assortment of functional and beautiful wooden cutting and serving boards is vital for a cozy, livable kitchen.
DwellStudio
Pair of Metal Peacocks – $88
All these vintage-inspired birds perched on the counter could put in some serious glam into the coffeemaker and toaster.
Heath Ceramics
Hybrid Vase Place – $260
I believe earthy, ’70s-inspired pottery feels soulful. I’d use the taller vase to hold fresh herbs for cooking.
Anthropologie
Octopus Garden Wallpaper – $198
Nothing makes a space cozy faster than a wallpaper. I’d put this rich, whimsical pattern onto one wall to make immediate intimacy.
Etsy
Linen Dinner Napkins – Quarters by Willow Ship – $45
These fairly linen napkins make take-out pizza texture fancy.
Williams-Sonoma
Chemex 6-Cup Glass Coffee Maker – $36
The Chemex makes the best coffee. And it’s just really, really amazing.
Design Within Reach
Spinneybeck Cowhide Rug
Cowhide rugs are super durable, making them a perfect pick for a high-traffic kitchen.
Etsy
2 Vintage Signed Asian Etchings by Vieux Design – $95
I love these classic prints for searing heat into an otherwise practical corner. I’d hang them near my stove or oven.
Lamps Plus
Uttermost Campton Antiqued Gold 42″ High Wall Mirror – $257.99
A large gilded mirror could be a complete surprise hung in a kitchen!
West Elm
Wrap Chair | West Elm – $152
These seats are slick, but the wrap back makes them comfortable enough for lingering.
Design Within Reach
Saarinen Dining Table – $2,758
A cozy, livable kitchen has to get a little spot for eating. The Saarinen marble top dining table has been in my wishlist. This multifunctional 35″ version could be a perfect place for breakfast.
HORNE
Milk & Sugar Ball Set FREUD – $80
I’d keep this sugar and cream set perpetually put in the middle of the Saarinen table. They’re like small works of art.
OCHRE
Light Drizzle Chandelier – $2,370
This could be one of the most gorgeous chandeliers of time. It is totally glam but still modern and timeless.
Marta Barware – $1.50
I purchase CB2’s Marta Barware in bulk. They’re the perfect glasses: super slim but still incredibly sturdy.
Le Creuset
Oval French Oven. – $340
It goes without saying that the coziest kitchen is one that’s really being used to cook tasty things. I am in love with these gorgeous green Le Creuset French ovens because of their capacity to turn out perfect slow-roasted meat.
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5-Piece Gold Cutlery Set
Gold cutlery is sudden and complicated. This particular set still manages to feel fresh and youthful.
Design Within Reach
Platner Armchair, Leather – $3,335
A cozy kitchen has plenty of places to perch upon. My fantasy space would consist of enough room for one of these leather Platner armchairs.
Tortoise General Store
Kaikado Canister – $140
I love these artful canisters — they’re like jewellery for the counter tops. I’d use them to keep sugar and sea calcium chloride snow removal Anchorage.
Etsy
Small Peskhir Hand Towel by Soft Cotton – $10
Turkish Peskhir hand towels are super absorbent and make a kitchen feel and look more intriguing.
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