Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
A VISION IN PINK
22 BOLD AND BRASSY
Avoid chrome fixtures and fittings in favour of brass, which has a warm vintage feel that pairs well with dusky pink. Just a word of caution – brass can be a pain to maintain, so do your research on finishes. It may take time but a low-maintenance finish is worth the extra effort.
23 CLIMB THE LADDER
A highlight of renovating from scratch is creating storage to suit. Here, built-in shelving with its own library ladder was custom-built to coordinate with the cabinets. Like the idea but budget holding you back? You can buy and install similar units, then whip out a paintbrush.
A hardworking kitchen needs a floor that’s durable and stylish underfoot. Luxury vinyl tiles are both!
24 IN THE GROOVE
As an alternative to wholly Shaker units, consider a mix. Introduce tongue and groove to Shaker and you have a marriage made in heaven. The tongue and groove adds visual interest, minus the clutter. Here, it’s been used on the island and side panels.
25 FIRE UP
It may seem like a no-brainer, but if you’re planning to use your island as a prep area, make sure you incorporate a sink. This ribbed-front fire-clay butler’s sink is perfect for a kitchen that leans toward either classic, country or Hamptons style.
Warm, calm and cheerful, pink is a happy hue. And right now it’s rocking the popularity stakes! So if you’re not afraid of colour, go all out and paint your cabinetry a dreamy dusty pink. Prefer a more balanced approach? Then just opt for a pink island, teaming it with muted timber or grey for the remaining units. Marble, be it the real deal or a composite lookalike, is pink’s perfect partner, keeping the look nice and fresh. If you’ve opted for classic Shaker-style units, a warm oak herringbone-patterned vinyl floor will be in tune with your inviting theme.