I have been a fan of kitchens that don’t feel or look as a kitchen for a long time. I love a space that’s practical enough for cooking an elaborate meal but still supremely cozy, warm and a little complicated. Here is my take on a room that will live up to being the “heartbeat of a house.”
Joslyn from Straightforward Beautiful

Heath Ceramics

Espresso Cup and Saucer – $34

These espresso cups from Heath Ceramics are bits that you would wish to stay. You’d pass down these beauties to your kids one day!

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Wood Cutting Boards – $48

An assortment of functional and beautiful wooden cutting and serving boards is vital for a cozy, livable kitchen.

DwellStudio

Pair of Metal Peacocks – $88

All these vintage-inspired birds perched on the counter could put in some serious glam into the coffeemaker and toaster.

Heath Ceramics

Hybrid Vase Place – $260

I believe earthy, ’70s-inspired pottery feels soulful. I’d use the taller vase to hold fresh herbs for cooking.

Anthropologie

Octopus Garden Wallpaper – $198

Nothing makes a space cozy faster than a wallpaper. I’d put this rich, whimsical pattern onto one wall to make immediate intimacy.

Etsy

Linen Dinner Napkins – Quarters by Willow Ship – $45

These fairly linen napkins make take-out pizza texture fancy.

Williams-Sonoma

Chemex 6-Cup Glass Coffee Maker – $36

The Chemex makes the best coffee. And it’s just really, really amazing.

Design Within Reach

Spinneybeck Cowhide Rug

Cowhide rugs are super durable, making them a perfect pick for a high-traffic kitchen.

Etsy

2 Vintage Signed Asian Etchings by Vieux Design – $95

I love these classic prints for searing heat into an otherwise practical corner. I’d hang them near my stove or oven.

Lamps Plus

Uttermost Campton Antiqued Gold 42″ High Wall Mirror – $257.99

A large gilded mirror could be a complete surprise hung in a kitchen!

West Elm

Wrap Chair | West Elm – $152

These seats are slick, but the wrap back makes them comfortable enough for lingering.

Design Within Reach

Saarinen Dining Table – $2,758

A cozy, livable kitchen has to get a little spot for eating. The Saarinen marble top dining table has been in my wishlist. This multifunctional 35″ version could be a perfect place for breakfast.

HORNE

Milk & Sugar Ball Set FREUD – $80

I’d keep this sugar and cream set perpetually put in the middle of the Saarinen table. They’re like small works of art.

OCHRE

Light Drizzle Chandelier – $2,370

This could be one of the most gorgeous chandeliers of time. It is totally glam but still modern and timeless.

Marta Barware – $1.50

I purchase CB2’s Marta Barware in bulk. They’re the perfect glasses: super slim but still incredibly sturdy.

Le Creuset

Oval French Oven. – $340

It goes without saying that the coziest kitchen is one that’s really being used to cook tasty things. I am in love with these gorgeous green Le Creuset French ovens because of their capacity to turn out perfect slow-roasted meat.

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5-Piece Gold Cutlery Set

Gold cutlery is sudden and complicated. This particular set still manages to feel fresh and youthful.

Design Within Reach

Platner Armchair, Leather – $3,335

A cozy kitchen has plenty of places to perch upon. My fantasy space would consist of enough room for one of these leather Platner armchairs.

Tortoise General Store

Kaikado Canister – $140

I love these artful canisters — they’re like jewellery for the counter tops. I’d use them to keep sugar and sea calcium chloride snow removal Anchorage.

Etsy

Small Peskhir Hand Towel by Soft Cotton – $10

Turkish Peskhir hand towels are super absorbent and make a kitchen feel and look more intriguing.

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