Personally, I find the cozy yet chic kitchen to be quite elusive. Most of my friend’s kitchens are cozy, but charming rather than chic. Or, new kitchens nowadays swing too heavily contemporary. They are visually arresting, but cold and devoid of character. There’s one common theme I see in gorgeously curated homes – the presence of exposed ceiling beams.
It makes sense, right? Bringing the kitchen ceiling down lower provides an enclosed, warm, and safe atmosphere. From a cottage feel to a totally modern look, exposed beams are incredibly versatile. Unless you’re lucky and have them built directly into your home, they’re often forgotten during a remodel because people are focused on the cabinets and appliances. But, these architectural details: exposed beams, built-in bookshelves, open shelving, etc. make up the bones of your home. Beautiful bones = beautiful home. The good news is that you can ask your contractor to build them in or open up the ceiling to expose the beauty lying underneath. Get started with these 11 inspiring kitchens:
1. FARMHOUSE FRESH
This sunny white kitchen would still be beautiful without the exposed beams, but the addition of them adds a refined, yet still rustic feel.
2. EARTHY MINIMALIST
The exposed beams here are placed farther apart, which keeps within the minimalist theme yet adds depth and warmth. We also love how the backsplash is simply matte black paint. Just wipe stains off with a wet cloth!
3. RUSTIC MOUNTAIN HOME
This ultimate relaxed kitchen boasts lots of wall to wall exposed beams and a earthy butcher block island that’s perfect for hanging out.
4. A CONTEMPORARY TAKE IN MADRID
This is a departure from traditional exposed beams, yet this wooden ceiling grating accomplishes a similar vibe. The kitchen feels cozy but still sleek and ultra contemporary. Also, how cool is that tubular hood above the island?
5. BUNGALOW MICRO KITCHEN
This Vancouver bungalow was built in the 1940s and the unfinished ceiling makes this the ideal spot for family quality time.
6. AN INDUSTRIAL OASIS
The plethora of exposed beams makes the kitchen feel comforting and natural. The minimalist white accents balance out the rawness of the wood and metal piping.
7. GLAM NEW YORK CITY HAVEN
This striking living and kitchen space is saved from being too cold and glamorous with the addition of subtle white ceiling beams.
8. INDOOR JUNGLE KITCHEN
I’ve always wanted a jungle in my kitchen. The exposed wooden beams in this conservatory fit perfectly with the nature theme. Meanwhile, the concrete floors add an interesting contrast.
9. PALM SPRINGS RETREAT
The ceiling beams are painted white here to give a subtle effect that provides coziness without sacrificing visual space.
10. ECLECTIC AUSTIN FARMHOUSE
From the blue cabinets and full marble backsplash to the vintage wooden island and sparse, raw exposed beams, this kitchen is a winning combination of styles. P.S. It’s where Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick live
11. COZY OFFICE KITCHEN
This Portland space included a renovation which included tearing the ceiling open to expose the raw beams underneath. We love how the beams are also used to hang vine-y plants.
Are you convinced that a kitchen with exposed beams is the way to go yet? We’d love to hear your thoughts below. For more design ideas, check KSI Cuisine Solutions for daily updating pictures and blogs.
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