Galley Kitchen Remodel - Add a Flocked Wallpaper for Drama
The use of black and white in this galley kitchen remodel of an inner-city apartment gives a classical and sophisticated look. Combine it with a wallpaper for the backsplash that is retro and bold, and you have a stunning and interesting space! Choice of materials can be a strong or subtle ally when configuring a new kitchen within an open-plan space. All the surfaces can be specified to tone or contrast with adjacent living areas. This is a vision of crisp two toned surfaces, that contrast with the velvety raised wallpaper. The bottom cabinets are in a glossy two-pak and the upper ones in white with a frosted glass used to lighten the look and provide yet more contrast. A bold black rangehood and black appliances integrate the 2 tones very well. A glass topped table and chairs featuring a similar upholstery pattern to the wallpaper, complement the theme. Engineered stone benchtops in white complete the 'look' and there are black glossy floor tiles through the entire living area. This contemporary use of materials brings its own drama - the wallpaper is continued around one wall into the living area and this makes the kitchen space seem a part of the whole, rather than a distinct unit on its own. Downlighting recessed in the ceiling throws great light onto the whole area and there is also under wall cabinet task lighting for preparation and cooking of food. You may be able to utilise some of these ideas in planning your new kitchen. See how an area chosen for a dramatic statement, be it the splashback or the cabinetry, gives room for your creativity and a chance to stamp some of your personality onto the design. Give it a go!
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