A Toronto designer’s fresh take on trad style.

Benjamin Moore’s James River Gray (AC-23) coats the cabinets and beams that run across the V-groove plank ceiling. Black granite covers the large island, which houses a sink, prep zone and dining space.

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Sharp navy cladding upgrades a standard peninsula.

H&H design editor Joel Bray gave his compact kitchen some bistro-inspired character with a charming pendant light and tarnished brass cabinetry hardware. To beef up his peninsula, Joel added Shaker-style panelling and painted it a striking midnight blue.

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A fresh and unexpected shade for counters and doors.

TV exec Alix Jaffe’s kitchen brings the colours of the verdant California landscape inside with grass-green cabinetry and honed marble countertops. Instead of uppers, Alix went with open shelving to display her collection of crisp white servingware.

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Dark merlot-coloured cabinetry adds depth in this rustic space.

This Mulmur, Ontario, kitchen is loaded with texture, colour and character. The deep red paint — Portola Paints & Glazes‘ aptly-named ‘Cabernet’ — gives the traditional cabinetry a rich look, and ties in well with the rust-hued stools and warm wood beams overhead.

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An East Coast space blends sea blue and dark woods.

In this Halifax kitchen, a French-polished dining set has pride of place in the centre of the room, inviting guests to linger over a casual dinner. Blue-painted cabinetry and wide-plank flooring add more old world charm.

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Palm frond-green suits this kitchen’s tropical location.

The pair love to cook with family and friends and dreamed of a dramatic modern kitchen that would be fun, functional and big enough to accommodate multiple chefs. “The minute you walk in, you’re energized to cook,” says Monica.

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A warm and charming hue.

After years of open shelving, it was time to return to solid-fronted upper cabinets for the 2011 Princess Margaret Showhome’s dream country kitchen. These are House & Home‘s own design, fabricated by Heritage Kitchens.

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Mod lilac-blue cabinetry is a cool complement to stainless steel.

This U-shaped kitchen layout is perfect for a busy family of six, who needed more prep space and casual seating for homework and dinners. The glossy blue cabinetry glams up the industrial stainless steel appliances and hardware.

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Kelly green livens up this gritty urban space.

This open, industrial loft has kitchen cabinets that do double-duty. Bright green livens up the raw space like an accent wall, while providing plenty of storage. Simple hardware and a bare light fixture keep the look modern, while a metallic floral wallpapered panel on the ceiling softens the space. Polished concrete flooring and mismatched wood chairs add an earthy, organic element.

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Dark, high-gloss cabinetry delivers serious drama.

This dramatic kitchen by New York designer Miles Redd dares to be different. “I’m sick to death of all-white kitchens,” says Toronto blogger Jen Selk. “You know the ones I mean — vast expanse of white marble, tiled backsplash, bowl of citrus on the counter. It’s boring. I hope kitchens like this signal a shift back to cooking spaces with a little more interest and personality.”

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