kitchen trends come and go— you can find them in the pages of glossy home magazines, on the feeds of internet influencers, and on cable DIY shows. But from country traditional to industrial modern, one fact remains constant. If your kitchen—or home—isn’t designed to suit your lifestyle then you won’t enjoy being in it. And when it comes to your kitchen, it’s important that both the form and the function are the perfect fit for you. To get some inspiration, we spoke with NewYork designer Paris Forino about two kitchens she created that are as different as night and day. what is the first thing you think about when designing a kitchen? Paris Forino: There are two things we consider in tandem: The aesthetic we are trying to achieve and the program. The program outlines which appliances we will be placing in the space. are there colors that you would never consider for a kitchen?
PF: Primary colors would be rather garish!
what were the client’s goals for the black kitchen pictured here? PF: This kitchen is in Stockholm, Sweden and the client wanted a very chic kitchen that had a NewYork feeling to it. The dark charcoal was both very moody and stylish, and had an urban feel. what was your design inspiration for this kitchen, and were there materials that you particularly loved working with? PF: My inspiration was a chic NYC loft, a kitchen with personality. I love the addition of the glass upper cabinets. They are lined with mirror so when we added the client’s beautiful objects, they really began to sing. are there particular concerns or issues when creating a black or dark kitchen? PF: A black kitchen can be very elegant but good sunlight, and lighting, is key. when designing a black kitchen, what advice do you give clients about maintenance and durability? PF: There is no particular maintenance program for a black kitchen; it is more the various materials that require specific advice. For example, glossy black cabinets could be prone to fingerprints. However, if you stick with matte then it’s a pretty forgiving color that looks chic and modern.
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