When Kyle realized that she wasn't getting enough light in her Jamaica Plain apartment office, she did a very sensible thingl. She moved her office into the light-flooded pantry. Why not work in close proximity to the kitchen? We are obviously much in favor of this idea, especially when the kitchen is as colorful and lovely as Kyle's. Take a closer look - more photos below.
The first impression is light, color, and openness. We like how strong the color is without being overwhelming. The red shelf, art, and glass lamp are great examples of ways to bring color into an unpaintable white kitchen.
Love the hanging containers on the left wall, above the drainer!
Seating for the high table is augmented by a built-in bench - a great space saver in a small kitchen. It also increases the sense of coziness.
The colorful bench. Kyle made this window seat herself from Ikea refridgerator top cabinets. (There are windows everywhere in this apartment!)
Looking back through the kitchen at the office, right up against it.
The small but completely functional office - the kitchen just steps away.
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Wow. Just wow. I love the colors, the light, the minimalism but with warmth, all of it. Kudos to Kyle!
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where is that silverware holder on the wall from? the four bowl-shapes lined up together? it looks awesome!
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What an amazing kitchen. I love the vertical lines on the cupboards. They look wonderfully art deco and warm.
Honey, I think I've seen those hanging bowls at Ikea, but I could be wrong.
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What a beautiful palette. Please invite me over for tea. I would love to sit on the cozy window bench.
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This is a an absolutely lovely little kitchen. Who would not want to cook in there and also work nearby. There is so much light. Congrats Kyle!!
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They're definitely IKEA. They make great little planters, too, for small plants.
Anyway, what a fantastic kitchen. I love the mix of wood with bright, clean colors, and the quilt on the bench is a beautiful touch.
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This place looks so inviting-love the vintage kitchen sink.
Honeydijon- The containers on the wall are from the Ikea ASKER series:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=asker&category=all
I use them in the same way in my kitchen above the stove. They look great and hold a lot of silverware! Bonus, they are very easy to take down and clean.
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We purchased the same sink from Habitat's ReStore but haven't installed it yet as we're finishing the renovation of our kitchen but it's great to see another one in use!
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I really, really love all the colors!
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Love it! I want that sink and the cabinets....
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