Kitchen Inspiration

Now that we are closer to purchasing a home, and I have seen the kitchen dimensions and space on multiple occasions, it is all I can dream about.  This is my favorite inspiration kitchen of all time:

Image via Style at Home

I love a traditional kitchen with a modern twist.  The all white cabinets, Hicks pendant lights, carrara marble countertops and carrara subway tile, glass cabinets, white hood, white bar stools with nailheads.  It all equals perfection.

I am definitely not alone in feeling inspired by this kitchen--I have seen that many other bloggers have also documented their love for it too (including cococozy, sketch42, and most recently madebygirl who used it as the jumping off point for her own inspiring recent kitchen remodel).

During my last kitchen remodel I kept referring back to this picture, but I decided against carrara marble subway tile, because I thought it too busy for the small space.  And the Hicks pendant lights were a little out of budget.  Hopefully, round two I can incorporate them into my space.

Image via Travelmoon

Below are some other kitchens from my files that have similar elements and offer more inspiration:

I definitely love the look of a painted island as a contrast to the white cabinets--also part of the design plan.

Can't wait to see it all come together!

*Images via 1-5 Elle Decor, 6-7 House Beautiful, 8 Jennifer Worts Design via Cottage Modern 9 Lonnymag