I’ll always be a fan of light and bright interiors, but there’s something about the contrast of a dark room that undoubtedly adds style to a home. Dark paint makes a bold statement and works especially well in cozy, enclosed spaces like studies, dining rooms, powder rooms or wet bars. Here are some of my favorite photos from past projects I’ve worked on and from other designers whose use of dark paint inspires me. Take a peek, and don’t be afraid to go bold!

Design: Amber Interiors // Photo: Tessa Neustadt

Design: Providence Interiors // Photo: Costa Christ

Design: Krywicki Interior Design // Photo: Ali Harper

Design: Sheila Bouttier of Galerie Provenance // Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson

Design: Sean Anderson // Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

Design: Betsy Brown

xo
Lindsey

I’ve been gathering lots of kitchen inspiration images lately and thinking about which recent kitchen trends I would be happy to see continue in 2020. From natural wood cabinets to dark countertops, I’ve seen a lot less all-white kitchens in the past few years. Although a white kitchen will always be a classic, it’s refreshing to see a variety of styles gaining popularity and mixing things up. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite recent kitchen cabinetry trends.

N A T U R A L W O O D

Natural wood cabinets have made a huge comeback over the last few years. The white oak cabinetry look can work in both clean-lined, modern kitchens and in more traditional spaces. If you’re going to go for the natural wood cabinetry look, getting the stain color exactly right is SO important, so make sure you work with an experienced cabinet maker and sample finishes until you find the perfect one (or hire a designer!).

Design: Amber Interiors | Photographer: Tessa Neustadt

Design: Liljencrantz Design

Design: Nam Dang Mitchell

Design: M. Elle Design | Photographer: Shade Degges

D A R K O N D A R K

Dark painted cabinetry with dark stone countertops is a moody look I’m very into at the moment. This look might be too bold for some people in their kitchen; if you’re more into a light and bright kitchen, the dark and moody look is also perfect for a butler’s pantry or bar area.

Design: Alyssa Kapito Interiors

Design: Amber Interiors | Photographer: Jess Isaac

Design: Ashe Leandro | Photographer: Shades Degges

Design: DeVOL Kitchens

G R E I G E P A I N T

“Greige” (a color somewhere in between grey and beige) has become my go-to color lately for kitchen cabinets. It’s soft, warm and looks fabulous with Calacatta gold marble or light grey soapstone countertops, as seen in the examples below. It also pairs nicely with almost any hardware finish — greige is definitely a fave that will continue into 2020!

Design: Amber Interiors | Photography: Tessa Neustadt

Design: Nordiska Kok

Design: Jenny Komenda

Design: DeVOL kitchens

xo
Lindsey