It has often been said that the home is where the heart is and if this is true, then the heart of the home surely has to be the kitchen. This is where the home comes alive, where the family gathers to refuel and greet the day.
No longer are kitchens hidden out of sight but have become centralised to the comings and goings of the home. Walls have tumbled and in their place are stylish kitchens to suit your personality. Stimulating and brimming with individuality, kitchen designs by Italian company Dada are given an abundance of character by placement of surrounding open shelving where collections overspill, bringing personality and intrigue to the cooking spaces.
The kitchen as sculpture
Artwork is just as beautiful in the kitchen as it is in any other part of the house, and artwork, sculpture and objets d'art
are a great way to add personality and style. In this kitchen, the island is a sculpture in itself, creating a fascinating interplay of light and shadow.
For those who prefer art to stay in the gallery, let open shelving display your most prized kitchen pieces, such as smooth earthenware bowls, sparkling glassware or vintage jelly moulds. The collections will bring a confident chef persona to your cooking space, whether you are a whiz in the kitchen or not!
Colour to suit the mood
A textured tile, like mosaics, adds unusual styling to a sleek monochrome unit run, or go for a two-tone kitchen with a blast of unexpected color to make a vibrant statement. Paper lanterns (hung away from the cooking source!) work perfectly against bold cabinetry, and when suspended low over a dining area they provide key soft mood lighting.