Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Decorating and Design

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Beachy Kitchen Ideas

Achieving a balanced, beachy look for your kitchen isn’t always easy. Here are some expert tips from designer Erika Powell on how to achieve coastal kitchen elegance and not coastal kitchen, well, kitsch.

Open shelving was a must in this kitchen. The design allows for easy access to everyday kitchenware and dishes, as well as an airy display area for beautifully beachy green glass jugs. “I had my doubts at first, but they are so convenient and give the room such an airy feel that now I can’t imagine a kitchen without them,” Hughes said.

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Easy Access Shelving

Open shelving was a must in this kitchen. The design allows for easy access to everyday kitchenware and dishes, as well as an airy display area for beautifully beachy green glass jugs. “I had my doubts at first, but [the shelves] are so convenient and give the room such an airy feel that now I can’t imagine a kitchen without them,” Hughes said.

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With kids coming home from college and law school, Stacey Hughes wanted a kitchen with enough room for everyone to gather and cook in. She wanted a simple, clean look, with a few surprises. Essential elements for creating this style include lighting, open space, glass and color.

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2 of 26 Open shelving was a must in this kitchen. The design allows for easy access to everyday kitchenware and dishes, as well as an airy display area for beautifully beachy green glass jugs. “I had my doubts at first, but they are so convenient and give the room such an airy feel that now I can’t imagine a kitchen without them,” Hughes said.