Kitchens December 22, 2015 Top 10: Best House & Home Kitchens Of 2015 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Print This As the year winds down, we thought we’d take a look back at House & Home‘s best kitchens of 2015. Pulled from the pages of our 2015 issues, here are the most inspiring kitchens that we featured in the past year. This gorgeous kitchen appeared on the cover of our March 2015 issue. A set of sliding barn doors with black hardware sets it apart, creating a unique storage solution that’s as stylish as it is functional. Dark cabinetry offers a welcome contrast to the floor-to-ceiling natural wood accents. Photographer: Angus Fergusson Source: House & Home March 2015 Products: Sink, countertop, Perfect Stainless; faucet by Kohler, Roman Bath; barn door hardware, Z-brace, Real Sliding Hardware; dark cabinetry colour, Off-Black (57), Farrow & Ball. Designer: Barbara Purdy and Olivia Botrie White oak and brass fixtures give this kitchen a sense of understated coziness typical of Scandinavian design. The homeowners, also the owners of design store Mjölk, wanted to keep the space open and like a “woodworker’s studio, with all the tools on display.” We’d say it was a resounding success. Tour more of this house on H&H TV. Photographer: Ashley Capp Source: House & Home July 2015 Products: Table, chairs by Børge Mogensen, light by Jonas Bohlin, kettle by Sori Yanagi, hooks, knife stand and cutting boards by Oji Masanori, scissors by Tajika Haruo, Mjölk. Designer: Studio Junction Designer Cameron MacNeil took cues from Cape Cod beach houses and New York designer Robert Stilin when decorating this Muskoka family cottage. The braces on the ends of the island give the space rustic flair and a maintenance-free white Caesarstone countertop is ideal for laid-back cottage life. Tour more of this house on H&H TV. Photographer: Angus Fergusson Source: House & Home June 2015 Products: Cabinetry, Benchmade Furniture Co.; wall colour, cabinet colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore; countertops, Marble & Granite Stonecraft; barstools, pendants, Cocoon furnishings; cutting board, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; wooden trug, Sharon O'Dowd. Designer: Cameron MacNeil Architectural designer Nicholas Lewin built his family home on the shore of Chester, N.S., and let the seaside inspire the airy interior. The expansive kitchen island is topped with 200-year-old pine flooring, while striped barstools are a nod to the subtle nautical theme. Photographer: Janet Kimber Source: House & Home August 2015 Products: Stools, Ikea. Designer: Nicholas Lewin With plenty of seating areas set within an open plan layout, this is the ultimate entertaining kitchen. This weekend house embraces an eclectic country look, while bringing in some modern industrial details. Case in point: the replica Saarinen tulip table paired with pine chairs in the back left corner. Photographer: Donna Griffith Source: House & Home December 2015 Products: Kitchen cabinetry, Forest River Timber Homes; framed photograph by Chris Gergley; Daniel Faria Gallery; table (in kitchen), Nuevo. Designer: Paul Austerberry (architectural drawings), Forest River Timber Homes (restoration) To respect this Toronto Victorian semi’s heritage, designer Sam Sacks mixed old and new to give the kitchen a modern feel. By pairing light Calacatta marble with matched walnut cabinets, stools and accessories, the look is streamlined without being heavy. Tour more of this house on H&H TV. Photographer: Donna Griffith Source: House & Home October 2015 Products: Cabinets, Rettie Restoration; builder, Greening Homes; wall colour, Ultra White (CC-10), Benjamin Moore. Designer: Sam Sacks The 14-foot island dominates Jane Francisco and Colin Faulkner’s narrow downtown Toronto kitchen, in a good way, thanks to the massive Statuario marble waterfall. It’s a powerful style statement that perfectly complements the neutral backdrop of dark grey and white. Photographer: Colin Faulkner Source: House & Home March 2015 Products: White oak flooring, The Floor Shop; Tolix barstools, Queen West Antique Centre; oven, Dacor; stovetop, hood, Viking; stainless steel countertops, Black General Contracting. Designer: Jane Francisco & Colin Faulkner This bright chef’s kitchen is a standout for many reasons. The first being the island’s stunning blue faucet by Arne Jacobsen for Cantu. The bright yellow pantry door is unusual, and unmistakable, but perfectly complements the maple finishes and stainless steel countertops along the outside walls. Photographer: Janis Nicolay Source: House & Home March 2015 Products: All millwork, Towne Millwork; light fixture (over island), YLighting, appliances, Coast appliances. Designer: Marianne Amodio The kitchen of professional food photographer and blogger Nikole Herriott of Herriot Grace was bound to be stunning. Open shelves and unfitted cabinets show off her collection of unique kitchenware and lush potted plants. Photographer: Michael Graydon Source: House & Home May 2015 Products: Faucet, eBay; cabinetry, Studio Junction; hardware, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.; stoneware bowls by Sue Paraskeva, through Herriot Grace. Designer: Studio Junction This circa-1845 cottage was moved to a new foundation in 1995 in order to save it from demolition, but the old kitchen addition didn’t do the house justice. In its place stands this bright and symmetrical Susan Burns-designed kitchen oasis. The Egyptian tiles behind the stovetop were the inspiration for the color palette, as well as a natural focal point. Photographer: Robin Stubbert Source: House & Home October 2015 Products: Tile, Artefacts; pendant lights, sconces, stooles, RH Restoration Hardware; fridge, stove, Viking Brigade; canister (with utensils), Crate & Barrel; large cutting board, Centro; grey mortar and pestle, Greensville Gourmet; glass bowl, HomSense. Designer: Susan Burns Tags: Best Kitchens of 2015 Cameron MacNeil color Colourful Kitchens Kitchens Sam Sacks Up Next Trending Now: Kitchens With Contrasting CabinetsView gallery