Take these three kitchens in Philadelphia, for example: each completely different, but each stunningly beautiful in their own right. There's the creative and colorful Mount Airy kitchen by Design Nehez, complete with an art installation of multi-hued bread tags. Then, there's the über-chic and modern kitchen in Wyndmoor from designer Rebecca Paul, with its just-the-right-amount-of-whimsy collection of globes. Lastly, there's the reclaimed and reimagined Queen Village kitchen by designer Niko Dyshniku, full of warmth and perfect imperfection… sigh. I love them all!
Which would you choose??
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Love the first kitchen! #2 seems too monochromatic. I'd love #3 if it were a bit less shabby-chic and a bit more Brooklyn loft-like. But everyone's tastes are different.
The floor in that first kitchen is stunning. Is that herringbone slate?
The rainbow kitchen.
The third is beautiful - it's just what I think of when I imagine Philly, the place where I grew up. Brick everywhere, historic/antique details that are quirky and modern at the same time, and a sort of "worn in" favorite-pair-of-shoes vibe, like you can always come back again. Absolutely perfect!
Where are these stools from? They are amazing!
I like them all but #2 has a built in coffee maker, so #2.
I'd take #2 in a heartbeat. Clean lines and lots of storage. I like #1, but wouldn't be able to shoehorn even half my gadgets into its limited space. And #3 is just not my style.
No.1 is my favourite; especially the stools and dining chairs; can anyone tell me what brand they are?
Love # 3! So cozy and with the additional benefit of the word "imperfection"
Woo-hoo, this Mt Airy resident loves #1. (LOVE THE STOOLS)
I like the look of #1 best, but not nearly enough convenient storage for me, unless it's hidden somewhere. #2 has enough storage, but is a bit too sterile (love the globes, though). #3 ... I used to do antique, but not anymore.
None are really winners. #1 has an insipid 'Better Homes & Gardens look. #3 seems like shabby grunge. That leaves #2; ok but the globes looked cool for about three seconds.
I am desperate for the stools in kitchen 1. That kitchen makes me smile!
Number 3! The weird dark blue glass in the cabinets doesn't seem to go with the rest of the feel (imo), so I would put frosted glass or regular wood in, but otherwise it is PERFECT. Open shelves, farmhouse sink, exposed brick... drool!
The stools in the first seem to be Perch stools from "From the Source." We drove up to Brooklyn to try them out, but they are incredibly uncomfortable and we couldn't get ourselves to buy them despite how adorable they are.
All of these three kitchen i like the most is #2,i don't want the kitchen so much stuff, it's so suffocating. And number 3 designed by Niko Dyshniku its kind a classic and warmth. #1 it feels like you were in 70's show.
I am surprised you didn't include #1 from the original article. To me, that is the most beautiful and unique of all 4 featured.
I'd take No 3! It is so warm and unique. Love the brick wall, the cabinets, and the sink!
http://ftsny.myshopify.com/collections/all is the link to those stools