whether it’s a mid-century modernist’s dream come true or a little bit more on the rustic cabin vibe, i’m seeing a whole lotta wood-paneled kitchens around the Internet and in design magazines these days. and it’s a really interesting mix of a Scandinavian meets Japanese design aesthetic and i gotta say i quite like it. with the right architecture, it has a very clean, but inviting and warm vibe. and the built-in cabinetry is certainly functional but oh so pretty and i’m having some very nostalgic flashbacks to my childhood home’s kitchen counters and barstools, too — it’s where i learned to cook by osmosis, watching my mom do her culinary magic while i did my homework. add some big open windows or glass slider doors and it feels almost like inviting the outside right inside and you’re cooking up your meals in a treehouse before you know it. i’ve rounded up some looks i love along with some kinda groovy kitchen accouterment to get the look.
photo credits clockwise from l to r: from the book Norwegian Wood: The Thoughtful Architecture of Wenche Selmer by Elisabeth Tostrup; the home of tom bonauro via rue magazine; linen tea towels from the future kept; GATHERING CUTTING BOARD AND TASTING SPOONS BY ITZA WOOD from bloomist; shelving by @merchantmodern; Sagler wooden dish rack; Russel Wright kitchen cabinetry via hudson woods; plywood kitchen shelving via the design files; vintage portable picnic bar from super marché; kitchen bar with stools via lili in wonderland; Natural Wood Nesting Measuring Cup Set from world market; kitchen shelving with white tile from the modern house; by japan Koizumi Glass Hoya Glass and Leather Coffee Pot.
photo credits clockwise from l to r: built-in kitchen shelving via one kind design; Wire Utensil Jar from anthropologie; wood shelving with yellow teapot by object style; DARK WALNUT BELL VASE from bloomist; kitchen counter and barstools via architecture now; vintage wooden vessel from super marché; SKAGERAK FIONIA TRAY from bloomist; Sinclair Pepper Grinder from anthropologie; built-in shelf and slate wood ceiling via home adore; wooden spoon collection via lush home; ONE LOVE HOLISTICS PALO SANTO BUNDLE from bloomist; japanese-inspired shelving by @femte.til.venstre; mid century modern kitchen via the design files; Neat Method Acacia Cabinet Riser from anthropologie.
• photography credits: click on the image which will take you to its original source. in the case of my collages, the links are listed just below clockwise from left to right.
When I hear ‘wood paneling I automatically think of the 70’s! But I love how it has made a comeback and is so classic now!