The #witchymodernhouse kitchen

One of our favorite spaces we’ve ever designed happens to be the kitchen at the #witchymodernhouse! As you can see from the before photos, the space was pretty much a blank canvas and was in desperate need of brightening up.

Because the ceilings were on the low side, we opted to forgo upper cabinets and went for a minimal, modern look. We love how the olive green cabinets add color and warmth to the space, but still feel neutral and timeless.

The other major design statement in this kitchen is the cement tile backsplash. The vertical diamond pattern has an elongating effect and adds movement to the space. Since the pattern itself is pretty busy, we stuck with a neutral black and white color scheme.

Initially, we were torn between black and white for the countertops. Black honed granite or soapstone would have looked beautiful with the green cabinets and given a little weight to the space, but in the end, we chose to keep things light and bright with white quartz countertops.

For lighting, we used an IKEA favorite rattan chandelier over the island and mid-century inspired black and brass wall sconces. We continued to mix metals with the other finishes, opting for brass cabinet pulls and a black faucet. Mixing metals makes for a more complex layered design, even with such a small space!