Someone's in the Kitchen

A few years ago, I signed up on BHG's website to receive weekly decorating emails. One of those recent emails featured their Ultimate Kitchen Designs. All I can say is WOW! If I had a million dollars, a few hundred thousand would definitely be invested into one of these designs!

I've always believed that a kitchen is one of the rooms that can make or break a home. I prefer large kitchens with open shelving, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, a chandelier (or two), dark wood plank floors (preferably from an old barn) and white cabinets. That's not asking for much, is it? ;-)

I thought I would share a few of these gorgeous kitchens with you. There are truly not enough adjectives to describe them! Albeit, one word does describe them all - CLASSY!

I'm going to start with this kitchen. The blue is so lovely and brings a little of the outdoors in. The chandelier is exquisite!

While this is not my style, I do think it would be perfect in a modern mid-century home. What do you think?

This industrial style is pretty sharp. I think I like the TV mounted on the wall. I could watch my favorite cooking shows while I cooked. I also like the exposed duct work, and the pendant lights look like little UFOs. Pretty darn cool!

These next two photos are of two classic black and white kitchens - two of my favorite colors combined. While they do not fit the description of my "perfect" kitchen, I would take either one of them if they were a gift.