Kitchen Inspiration: Black, White and Brass

posted on February 14, 2013 by Cate

Stacy Begg featured in Canadian House and Home via Sarah Sarna

A few folks have been asking about kitchen renovation progress so I thought I’d drop in with a little update. Things are moving slower than I’d like, mostly due to decision paralysis. Kitchen stuff just seems so permanent. And, well, expensive. Fixtures, appliances, and cabinets are all spendy items. But I ~just~ decided on one design element and now everything else is sort of falling into place (in my mind anyways… my actual kitchen is still a disaster).

I knew I wanted a large, sleek pull-down faucet that had plenty of clearance for big pots and pans. When I finally saw the perfect one, I noticed it came in a pretty champagne bronze. I thought it’d be a great way to glam up the space a bit. And since I’ve never been into matchy-matchy, I thought why not have some fun and mix metals, cabinet finishes, and materials?

Suzanne Dimma Kitchen in Canadian House and Home

I love how the brass hardware pops on dark cabinets. I never really thought I’d hop on the bi-color cabinet trend, but the brass + dark cabinet combination is a total winner in my book. And doesn’t all that copper and brass really warm up the space? It’s a nice contrast to the cold stainless steel. And isn’t this copper toe kick so fun?

Sasha Seymour via Sarah Sarna

So I put together this little mood board with inspiration for my kitchen. The best part? All of the “trendy” elements can be easily replaced or changed down the line. Lowers can be painted to match uppers and both the faucet and cabinet pulls can be swapped out in less than a day.

I’m finally feeling like I have my kitchen plan decided. Should be smooth sailing from this point forward, right?

Clockwise (sort of) from top right: Hinkley Lighting Ceiling Light; White Subway Tile with Medium Gray Grout; Silestone Yukon Blanco Quartz, Dark Shaker Cabinet Panel, Modern Brass Cabinet Pull, Frigidaire Hybrid Induction Range; End Grain Chopping Block; Delta Pull Down Faucet in Champagne Bronze; White Shaker Cabinet Panel; West Elm Copper Top Soap Dispenser; Fresh Ginger Blooms (my Farmer’s market bouquet of choice lately)

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Barbara — February 14, 2013 at 2:48 pm

Looks like you’ve made some great choices! As you said,your selections are classics that can be updated at some point in the future if you want. Looking forward to pictures of your completed kitchen! Will you be able to use copper pots on your stove?

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Cate — February 14, 2013 at 5:13 pm

Thanks! As for the copper question, it depends on whether I get the hybrid range pictured (which would allow for the use of copper pots and pans) or full induction (which would not). I’ve been waiting to see whether the Sears outlet near me gets any induction or hybrid ranges in since they are typically double or triple the cost of electric or gas :(

The hybrid is quite a bit cheaper and it has good reviews, so I’m sort of leaning that way at the moment. I’ll keep you posted!

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Sarah Sarna — March 4, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Cate, your choices are gorgeous! I absolutely love the Delta faucet in champagne bronze – I’ve seen it and it’s such a beautiful finish. Thanks for linking to me, too!

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- Cate — March 4th, 2013 @ 12:52 pm
  
  Thanks Sarah! That faucet is already en route, but I’m so glad to hear that you like it, especially since i wasn’t able to see it in person. You’re very welcome for the link… Love your blog!
  
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