I really appreciate the rustic look for kitchens. It’s a timeless look that you can dress up, as Jessica Helgerson Interior Design did for this Portland Four Square remodel. The monochrome material palette downplays the high-end touches like the marble counters and backsplash. It’s refined, yet approachable, and very homey.
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With light coming in from only one end of the kitchen, white is a great choice of colour to keep it bright. Looks great with the black hardware.