An open kitchen encourages flow between spaces and allows light and air to circulate.
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The adjacent living room is decorated in soft earth tones for a cohesive feel.
Marie Flanigan Interiors
Asmall kitchen islandanchors the kitchen corner without taking up too much space.
LED under-cabinet lighting turns the kitchen wall into a focal point.
The nature-inspired color complements dark wood furniture and vintage accents.
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The closed side of the waterfall edge island creates visual separation while remaining open.
Interior designerMaite Grandastuck to white and pale gray in this highrise apartment for a contemporary look.
A pair of pendant lights suspended from a cross beam anchor the small kitchen island.
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Multifunctional furniture works in spaces of any size.
Once-trendy open kitchens have become the norm in many modern homes.
The popularity of open kitchens has inevitably led to a backlash and predictions of their demise.
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