A Blue & White Kitchen — Zeenat Arsiwalla

A friend recently shared pictures of her kitchen renovation with me, and we got talking about her selections from cabinets to counter tops. It got me excited to pull together a kitchen that I'd personally love being in! Right now, I'm really drawn to kitchens that invite the light IN. And the Great Blue & White Kitchen is a classic when it comes to this. Light, airy, natural, a place for people to gather around, casual and comfortable, with a modern take to it. Some things I'm currently loving - natural fiber accents (bamboo, rattan, basket weave), a farmhouse sink (suuuuper beautiful and BIG!) & antique brass hardware.

So here are my selections, from cabinetry to counter tops to the finishing touches - pretty hardware and statement lighting.

But first, some inspiring blue & white kitchens! Feast your eyes :)

And here's how to get this look! A relaxed blue & white kitchen, mixing textures - natural fiber, brass, natural stone - and adding a dash of bright color with the art. A mix of high-low finds from Serena & Lily, Waterworks, IKEA, Home Depot, Etsy & more!

Cabinets, glass front - semi-custom from Cabinets.com or these ready-to-assemble ones from Home Depot or these from IKEA
IKEA Bamboo Pendant (great style for a very good price, hang one above the counter!)
Relaxed roman shades in a beautiful fabric like this one from Quadrille's China Seas
Countertops - Imperial Danby or Carera Marble ( from doing a little research it seems that Imperial Danby is a good choice for the kitchen because it's less likely to stain). Quartz is also a great option - especially one that looks like natural stone!
Kitchen Faucet - I like matte or antique brass or a champagne bronze like this one
Farmhouse Sink ( too gorgeous! My #1 choice for a sink, a single over a double for all that roominess! )
Backsplash - glossy, white subway tile (clean & classic!)
Counter stools - Serena & Lily
Cobalt blue kitchen island - paint - Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue
Runner - Striped runner
Art - "Bowl of Oranges" a bright find at Kohl's!

While browsing for pendants, I came across this ah-mazing lighting source - Tudo & Co. Where have I been & how have I not heard of them before!! They have some fantastic lighting at reasonable prices.

Love these cutglass bottle pendants, the ceramic ones and the mason jars too!

If you're looking to revamp your kitchen or any other rooms in your home and are looking for design & decorating suggestions, let me know! I'm offering "Step Into Style" a decorating package to help make your living space beautiful for ya & simplify the process.

Whether it's choosing wall colors (a post on that coming soon!), cabinetry and counter tops, lighting, window treatments, dining table and chairs, counter stools or any other furnishings - we will make your space come alive! There is good design available at every price point and a beautiful space within your budget is achievable.

I'd love to talk to you if you're looking to refresh an area of your home or if you're looking for decorating suggestions and guidance for specific rooms. I'm offering 3 free consult calls this Thursday, Jan 18th. If you're some who wants to talk to me about your situation, shoot me an email (or hit reply to this one) and I'll schedule you in! Don't live in the area? No problem, I offer e-deign services as well & can give you all the dirty details on our call! Shoot me an email and we'll talk.

I can't wait to hear from ya!