eats.

the kitchen photos are where i always linger when i scroll through a blog spread of a home. it is the most utilitarian space in a home; the 'epicenter' of daily activity. kitchen design also happens to be one of the most difficult and technical aspects of the home, requiring extremely detailed measurements and complete functionality. the ultimate space planning challenge!

yet they are incredibly inviting when they are designed well. take a peek at some spaces that have recently caught my eye!

this is the boldest space i have seen in a long time...and I LOVE IT! just the right amount of color; fresh! the natural light makes this possible without being overwhelming.

the wood floors alleviate this space from feeling stark. clean black and white with the warmth of the wood floor. love the pendants!

clean, classic, killer light fixture.

the tile walls and the window define the space. stunning appliances, barstools and pendants. did you notice the built-in espresso bar on the right side?? *swoon*

marble tiles on the wall add a subtle visual layer. cool tones (minus the espresso machine!) and the clear pendants were a PERFECT choice for the space.

all the way from sunny Australia, this space has delicious floors. the half-height wall is genius and the appliances are all white (unusual in America with the stainless craze). another example of how impactful windows are to a space!

oh i swoon over this one. i love the glass frame around the doorway; it separates the space but allows you to visually absorb the two room together. this whole thing feels very....*perfect*. :) unassuming and charming!

now this is a space for SERIOUS espresso lovers! notice the wine refrigerator down below (convenient!) and the butcher-block top on the island; nice visual texture.

CLASS. classic space with amazing peek-a-boo windows. architecturally striking!

this is such a playful space! great color palette. i think that tile wall above the oven with the exposed vent is ideal for the aesthetic and orientation towards that wall of windows. great space for entertaining!

Gah! this space slays me. i can't get over it! so many juxtapositions of style and the result is SWAG. i have no words.

seaside palette. so soothing and the pendants are my favorite element.

if you could pick 3 things to put in a custom kitchen, what would they be??