In honor of the hardest working rooms in our homes — and the launch of House & Home ‘s latest Kitchens + Baths special issue, on newsstands now — we’re sharing some of our favorite hardworking spaces that are as stylish as they are essential to our homes. Click through for kitchen and bathroom decorating inspiration and be sure to pick up a copy of Kitchens + Baths 2016 for designer tips, paint color ideas, a look at the latest appliances and more!
Designer Mazen El-Abdallah creates an airy vibe in his kitchen with a white backsplash and cabinets. Black steel doors lead out to the balcony while a Saarinen table and Thonet chairs lend a chic bistro note to the space. Floating wooden shelves create warm contrast.
Tour the rest of Mazen’s bachelor pad on H&H TV .
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home February 2016
Designer: Mazen El-Abdallah
In this West End Toronto home, classic details — recessed panel and glass-fronted cabinets, crown molding and wood floors — feel airy thanks to a mostly-white palette and a marble backsplash that stretches to the ceiling.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home September 2015
In homeowner and style blogger Gabrielle Savoie’s petite condo kitchen, a pair of copper-plated barstools from Blu Dot add a welcome hit of warmth.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: House & Home September 2015
Designer: Gabrielle Savoie
Large pieces of furniture, like this cabinet, are a unique solution to bathroom storage. Paired with bold chrome vanities and a colorful rug, it brings character to the clean, white space.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home March 2015
Designer: Karen Cole
In the 2015 Princess Margaret Showhome’s spa-like bathroom, faux finish walls offer a subtle hit of texture. They’re also the perfect backdrop to the hand-cast resin and sculpted-plaster flowers of the stunning wall treatment.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2015
Designer: Brian Gluckstein
The guest bathroom of editor-in-chief Suzanne Dimma is bright and airy thanks to the subtle wallpaper pattern. The clawfoot tub was salvaged and the fixtures were dipped in unlacquered brass for a fresh, modern look.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home February 2015
Designer: Suzanne Dimma and Arriz Hassam of arriz + co.
To see more inspiring spaces, get your copy of Kitchens & Baths 2016 on print and digital newsstands today. Learn more .