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It wasn’t so long ago that the kitchen huddled at the side of the main floor restricting cooking to a closed-off space—an afterthought in the grand scheme of a home. Fast forward 100 years, the kitchen is now the heart and soul of most homes. A place where friends and family gather daily, the idea of the kitchen has transformed to reflect the changing lifestyles of people today. It is in the kitchen that a house becomes a home. Even in the most luxurious settings, the perfect dream kitchen brings people together to fuel the mind, body, and soul.

More and more people are focusing on personal well-being, sustainability, and the environment. Thus, these values are being translated into the creation of a dream kitchen design. The place where you begin and end your day should be uplifting, beautiful, and promote a healthy lifestyle. For this reason, interior designers put more work and money into the kitchen than any other room. Ensuring a setting of serenity, peacefulness, and togetherness that flows throughout the rest of the house. 

7 Tempting Dream Kitchens

Love Happens is honoring the importance of kitchens by highlighting some of the most unique and beautiful kitchen designs in the industry in this edition of Tempted by Design. Each dream kitchen embodies all the qualities of the perfect modern-day home focusing on a healthy-luxury lifestyle. The designers behind these spaces played with the senses to make each its own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Livable yet elegant is a hard thing to combine, yet these kitchens embody the two effortlessly.

Each dream kitchen design we selected has strong ties to both nature and modern style. Combining the two aesthetics, these kitchens become much more than just places to cook. Open space, strategically placed lighting, and chic style make them the true hub of the home. While each dream kitchen is unique, they all have a tie to serenity and comfort while still being luxurious and sophisticated.

Stephanie Coutas | Paris

Expert in high luxury, Stephanie Coutas conjures a kitchen crafted from natural materials. The space beautifully embellished with sculpted wood walls, brushed marble, raffia, and linen. Located in Saint Tropez, a stunning luxury villa inspired a boho-chic feel indicated through refinement and elegance. Stephanie created an interior focusing on harmony, intertwining modern art design and gentle boho-chic. Strie gray tile flooring, light gray flat-panel cabinets, striking beige marble counters and tables, and a stunning palm leaf chandelier by Rock the Kasbah bring nature indoors creating a high-end beach feel. With architecture and design that replicates the world outdoors, this organic theme encompasses the new-age modern kitchen we love so much.

Live IN | Romania

A creative team with a clear focus on sophisticated looks, Live IN, took this ‘Lofty Aspirations’ kitchen to the next level of comfort and style through a harmonious blending of colors, light, textures, and objects. The core of this open-plan apartment, this kitchen has direct terrace access. Natural light shines through the floor to ceiling windows highlighting the white onyx and gray marble island. White cabinets contrast perfectly the two-part island and floating table. In this kitchen, simplicity is pure elegance through minimalist accents that spark a pop of color, contrasting the white surroundings. Each Live IN project is unique. Each inspired by the client’s desires to help them make every day extraordinary—starting in the kitchen. 

Balcon Studio | Moscow

Sprawling slabs of gray, white, and black marble take center stage in this luxurious kitchen designed by Balcon Studio’s highly-skilled team. Gold cabinets add contrast to the darker hues throughout the space. And KOKET’s Nahema stools add the perfect pop of color to this otherwise neutral kitchen. Restraint and conciseness, the new modern style, is ideal for the design of this space. Simple but at the same time thoughtful design filled with innovative materials and colorful accents provides maximum comfort in the cooking area. Three glass pendants with black tassels hang over the counter like perfectly complimenting jewelry in this stylish kitchen.

Sarah Folch with BRAVA Kitchens | Barcelona

Designed to harmonize with the changing seasons, darker autumnal textiles and upholstery can be changed to lighter-colors for the spring or summer months in this nature chic kitchen. Made from steel and brass, the original design mimics interwoven vines taking an industrial approach to natural beauty. The focal point of the space is the massive island. Created to ensure those working are not cut off from those sitting at the table and whimsical swinging sofas. The tile countertop pairs perfectly with the rectangular shape to create a timeless well-defined look. Wood panels add on to the sleek aesthetic while providing plenty of storage. The final touches of small plants and succulents throughout the space add color and tie together Sarah’s luxury in nature theme.

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Rindes | Saint Petersburg, Russia

A favorite of Evgenia Belkina, principal of Rindes, this ‘Pink & Blue’ kitchen graced the cover of Elle Decoration China’s May 2019 issue. The project was created with the inspiration of modern trends and interplaying shapes and colors. The kitchen-living room open concept layout features pastel pink and blue, with frosted facades, terrazzo, arches, and black metal partitions. Minimalist solutions and one-of-a-kind furniture fascinate the creative conscious. The detailing of the floor keeps the space simple yet complicated, allowing your eye to pay attention to every minute detail. Perfect shades of colors combined with modern touches make this 21st-century kitchen a truly original design.

David Collins Studio | London

When we think of the Ritz Carlton, we think sophisticated luxury. David Collins Studio echoes the traditional aesthetic of the Ritz through darker materials but adds a modern flair with accents of deep purple. Combining the traditional hues of gray throughout with a marble backsplash and island allow the purple accents to compel your attention. The design employs a saturated palette of colors executed in materials selected to infuse the home with a subliminal far east sensibility. Designed for an international audience, the space was inspired by the grandeur of historic Manhattan apartments. Feeling comfortable and small, yet open and airy, this kitchen encompasses the true essence of a modern-day kitchen.

Baptiste Bohu | Shanghai

Originally intent on a career in finance, Baptiste Bohu’s passion for design and architecture took over and he is now a top designer sought after by A-list clientele. This penthouse apartment in China proves his capability of combining art deco and French classicalism in a seamless design that amazes the eye. Classical black and white serve as the main colors throughout this modern oasis kitchen and breakfast room, allowing every little detail to stand out. Crisp black cabinets offsetting a white marble island keep the design classic, while splashes of wallpaper reference the art deco inspiration. The goal of this kitchen was to create a modern French style apartment with communal spaces throughout for a young Shanghai couple—mission accomplished.

Words by Kendall Mayer

Article Originally Appeared in Love Happens Volume 4

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