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    Rooms | Kitchens

    March 23 2016

    14 Bistro And Restaurant-Style Kitchens

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    Brimming with 19th century French charm, these bistro-style kitchens evoke lingering meals spent at your favorite European brasserie. Defined by classic details like subway tile, industrial lighting and cafe-inspired seating, this look is truly timeless. Click through for inspiration on how to bring it home.

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    A classic bistro kitchen gets a hit of personality with patterned tile underfoot for a rug-like effect. Black-framed shelves are mounted snugly under the upper cabinets, while hidden cabinets behind the island provide secret storage space.

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    Photographer:
    Valerie Wilcox
    Source:
    House & Home March 2016
    Products:
    cabinet installation, Cortina Kitchens; wall tile, Olympia Tile & Stone; floor tile, Mettro Source; lower cabinetry colour, Raccoon Fur (2126-20), Benjamin Moore; hardware, Atlas Homewares; oven by Wolf, Tasco Appliances; counters, TCE Stone; light fixtures (on hood), RH Restoration Hardware; wood flooring, Torlys; canisters, Old Faithful Shop; casserole dishes, Peaks & Rafters.
    Designer:
    Sarah Keenleyside and Lindsay Konior of Qanuk Interiors

    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
    Products:
    French doors, Bliss Nor-Am; cabinetry, shelving, Mazen Studio; table, Hollace Cluny; chairs, Design Within Reach; pendant, Snob; white and yellow vases, Pimlico Design Gallery; antique rug, Elte.
    Designer:
    Mazen El-Abdallah

    An eclectic art collection mounted on a panelled wall and an island-hugging banquette are the main attractions in this timeless bistro kitchen. Trad pendant lights hover over the countertop for a classic look.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home October 2015
    Products:
    Panelling color, Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108), wall color, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore.
    Designer:
    Philippe Beauparlant

    Mosaic floor tiles, inspired by European bakeries, add an old-world feel to this modern bistro kitchen. Bentwood x-back chairs mimic what you’d find in a rustic French cafe.

    Tour the full kitchen on H&H TV.

    Photographer:
    Jason Stickley
    Designer:
    Gillian Green

    In designer Sarah Hartill’s kitchen, it’s all about the details. Brass pulls accent the all-white cabinetry while open shelves display Sarah’s pottery collection, resulting in a modern take on the classic bistro kitchen.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home February 2014
    Products:
    Akurum cabinets, Abstrakt doors, fridge, quartz counters, Ikea; Bertazzoni range and exhaust fan, distinctive Appliances; marble, Marble View; faucet, pot filler, Kohler; tiles, Olympia Tile; pottery, Dale Market Pottery.
    Designer:
    Sarah Hartill

    Designer Allison Willson warms up a white bistro-style kitchen with textured grasscloth wallpaper, herringbone-patterned travertine floors and a wood-panelled ceiling.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home April 2013
    Products:
    Stools, Love the Design; lights, Hudson Valley; travertine, Saltillo.
    Designer:
    Allison Willson

    Shaker-style cabinets painted Dark Olive (2140-30) by Benjamin Moore introduce contrast in the otherwise white space, and fit nicely with the home’s historic character. The open shelves keep the look of the kitchen light.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home Makeovers Spring 2013
    Products:
    Sconce, Rejuvenation; tile, CeraGres; stainless steel coffee set, Morba; white pot, La Merceria; large cutting board, Crate & Barrel; metal tray, Love the Design; drape fabric, Designer Fabrics.
    Designer:
    Mandy Milks & Mazen El-Abdallah

    Glamorous and atmospheric, this Montreal kitchen by designer Luc Beauvais takes its inspiration from intimate French boîtes. Flat-front black cabinets recede, allowing the intricate tile floors to steal the show. The exotic tile pattern adds warmth to the sleek cabinets, masculine palette and industrial touches, such as nickel pendants.

     

    Photographer:
    Monic Richard
    Source:
    House & Home >October 2013
    Products:
    Island, fridge, Fisher & Paykel; range, Bertazzoni; pendants, RH Restoration Hardware; clock, kitchenware, Beige.
    Designer:
    Luc Beauvais

    A large island takes center stage in designer Ingrid Oomen’s kitchen. Herringbone oak floors are another classic touch, contrasting the lightness from new windows and french doors, white cabinets and full-height bistro tile.

    Photographer:
    Virginia Macdonald
    Source:
    House & Home February 2014
    Products:
    Windows, Grace; stools, Design Within Reach; taps, Ginger's; cloche, napkins, bowl, Elte.
    Designer:
    Ingrid Oomen

    A dark wood floor and island are practical and chic. “Make your stove the focal point of the space,” advises the homeowner, chef Lynn Crawford. “My kitchen island, sink and seasonings are right beside the stove, so all I have to do is pivot!” The butcher-block countertop on the island (which incorporates generous cookbook storage) makes it look unfitted and authentic, just the place for a professional to get to work.

     

    Photographer:
    Virginia Macdonald
    Source:
    House & Home August 2013
    Products:
     Copper pots (on stove), 507 Antiques; artwork (left of stove), Vintage Fine Objects.
    Designer:
    Davenport Kitchens

    A grey and white mosaic marble floor takes on the effect of a rug. Dark-stained cabinets, state-of-the-art appliances and a showstopping marble floor create a high-performance, handsome space with international flair.

    Tour this kitchen on H&H TV.

     

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home September 2011
    Products:
    Cabinets, Wikkerink Design Build; cutting boards, copper pan, saucier, toaster, utensils, Williams-Sonoma; kettle, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.
    Designer:
    Priscilla Wikkerink, Priscilla Wikkerink Design Build.

    Milk-glass schoolhouse light fixtures, black and white marble hex tiles and a chunky marble countertop are tried and true French bistro elements. The clean white backdrop and stainless steel appliances, meanwhile, update the look. A framed chalkboard panel with an Eiffel tower is a smart, affordable art idea that can be changed easily.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home December 2009
    Designer:
    Rachel Fox

    This pantry makes perfect sense for homeowners who are veteran entertainers. Checkerboard floors, marble counters and flooring, and glass-front cabinets establish the Parisian bistro look, while ample cupboards house six sets of china, and the long counter is perfect for prep and serving.

     

    Photographer:
    André Rider
    Source:
    House & Home December 2013
    Products:
    Cabinets, Les Ensembliers; chair, Grange.
    Designer:
    Richard Ouellette

    Designer Barbara Purdy uses a high-contrast grey grout for the white subway tile wall. It complements the dark counters and gives the tiles graphic punch. Open shelving in a warm wood adds an unstudied, rustic touch that suits the wood-frame cabinets and allows for a revolving display of vignettes.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home March 2013
    Designer:
    Barbara Purdy Design
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    • Eddie

      I like 3, 9, 11 and 13 the way they are. I would like 2,4,5,8, 10 and 14 in different color schemes.

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