Today’s Timeless White Kitchens: Does Traditional Style Speak to You addresses an evergreen topic of which we never seem to tire! BTW, how in the world can it be Hello Lovely’s 12th year of life!?!
It was January 1, 2010, when me and my fluffy little shih-tzu logged on…back before Instagram, iPads, and 3-D printers were things.
Were you a reader back in the day? Since there was no Pinterest, blogs were THE place to seek inspiring interior design ideas.
At that time, blogging entailed cataloguing personal interests. But as it bloomed into a business, the focus shifted to what readers want and need.
Plenty has changed (oh, the disruptive ads, good gracious, I know), but not the emphasis on: timeless and tranquil interiors, pale color palettes, European country inspired design, and French everything.
Timeless White Kitchens: Does Traditional Style Speak to You?
Thank you for your devotion. For reading with such whole-hearted tenderness as I grow and learn. Thank you for coming here to be inspired by the work of brilliant creatives and home decorators.
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1. Beautiful TEXTURE from stone, millwork, and planks keeps interest high
2. White farm sinks have ageless charm
3. Touches of green (or greenery) add life.
4. Consider uniting a rainbow of whites (alabaster/putty/stone/beige/ivory, y’all).
5. Not every inch of wall space need be covered with cabinets
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6. Built-ins & Banquettes
7. Black contrast does not have to feel austere
8. The warmth of gold with white is rich indeed.
Like the idea of the clear glass shelves above? I found THESE glass shelves as well as THESE assorted options.
9. Glass fronted cupboards can glow within
10. Antiques and all white create ethereal dreams
11. Enhance a space with low ceilings by painting it with a high gloss white.
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12. Who needs a second story anyway?
13. Wabi sabi can ignite a kitchen’s design
14. A reflective quartz can work wonders in a dim space.
15. Because collecting more white is just swell
16. Bespoke storage with an unfitted look
17. Lanterns add an unfussy layer
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18. Enjoy the hunt for a collection to display.
20. Is blue porcelain a timeless white kitchen’s best friend?
21. French, Nordic and white vintage lovefest.
22. All the cool cats love #cottagecore simplicity
23. Tonally timeless.
24. Minimal chic simplicité in Paris
Sweetly trés petite, this kitchen in a Paris apartment near Notre Dame in Paris was quite functional for our stay. Even a washer and dryer were seamlessly tucked near the cooktop!
25. Home
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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I’m so very thankful you started this blog 10 yrs ago, Michele, 🙌🏼even though I only just discovered it more recently. However, the timing of my discovery was perfect because it was during our house build. (I wish I could remember exactly how I stumbled upon it!) I never ever anticipated or even desired to build a house. But alas, we bought some land on a mtn from friends 20 min outside the city we lived in (a dream of my husband’s for a long time) that had no house & so our adventure began! Living in a trailer for 6 1/2 years (we thought it would be two…haha!)…of which the last 2 1/2 yrs the house build took place (yes! it went super slow for several reasons) & you, your blog, & all your inspiration along with other interior designers you spotlighted were a HUGE help to me in the whole process!! I feel you were sent to me from the Divine Designer, and I’m ever grateful!! This post of timeless white kitchen designs is a reminder to me of specifically how helpful you were as I incorporated about 11 of these design details (which you regularly highlight in different ways in different posts) in my kitchen and LOVE it so much as a result! We spent our first night on New Year’s Eve! I look forward to continued timeless, tranquil inspiration for our interiors as we finish moving in and get more and more settled! Thanks again, Michele!
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Oh, Amy. These kind words have brought tears to my eyes, and I don’t deserve half the credit you’re giving me. Thank you for sharing this story of how your new home came to be. What a journey! Thank you for your loyal readership and the way you add beauty here all the time. You’re so delightful. xox
What a sensational and encouraging post. I’ve replied a few times here, but have wanted to many more. I’m from Mt. Prospect, IL and now in Knoxville, TN, just built a home and am savoring your kitchen inpsiration. Your kindness encouragement today was so lovely. Thank you!
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Thanks so much, Carol, for taking the time to comment. I can’t tell you how gratifying it is to hear from human beings! I lived in Mt. Prospect for a few months back in the 90’s when we moved in with my folks for a few weeks before we closed on our home in Elmhurst. Such a small world! Tennessee is so lovely, and we loved our visit last summer to Franklin and Chattanooga. Would love to hear about the new place and your kitchen plans! 🙂
And how lovely to hear from you too! Elmhurst is a great classic Chicago suburb. My new home has white kitchen cabinets, two glass fronted…Minuet quartz countertops inspired by your blog post…gray island base…working on counter stools…lantern pendants over the island from Wayfair…Globe lantern pendant over dining room…and lots of details to follow. My amateur styling with cutting boards, some greenery on counters…copying my favorite inspiration pictures. Finding so much of it here, thank you. Amount of content you share daily/weekly is impressive. Photography excellent. Happy Friday!
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What an incredibly lovely comment to wake up to, Carol! Woo hoo! Your space sounds so pretty as it unfolds, and what a privilege to join you on the journey. Bet I would love that gray island. I love being inspired by the beauty around me, and it never gets old because there is so much room for personal interpretation and creativity after the initial inspiration. So grateful to have you here, and I appreciate you noticing how much content is shared – the decade of blogging has been a labor of love, and I hope to improve in my 11th year! 🙂 Peace to you, friend, and keep me posted on your progress.
…me and my fluffy…… yikes! Check your grammar!
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nope – i type like i talk and count on readers to be gracious.
Congratulations on achieving such a large goal in what surely is a time consuming and competitive, but fulfilling blog existence. I haven’t been following from the beginning, but have enjoyed your blog for some time now. Keep up the inspiring work and stay well.
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Thank you – it’s a crazy biz, and I’m happy to have you here. 🙂
I just recently found your blog, and I love it. It’s not preachy, yet it is inspirational. Always filled with beautiful photos, great quotes, some wonderful videos and music. I look forward to a little peaceful inspiration each day. Thank you.
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You’re so welcome. Thanks so much for stopping by here and getting acquainted! Peace to you.
Animals/pets are the best…as the video proves!! What would we do without them?! Congrats to you on your 12th year!! Thankful for finding it a couple years ago…it has been a blessing & inspiration to me EVERYtime I read it, thanks Michele!
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Thank YOU. It’s a pleasure having you here. I’m so grateful for what those creatures teach and how much joy that bring to our world. xox