Creating a bright and cozy kitchen – it’s all in the details!



A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, and decorative plants.


Our friend Kathleen from Lindsay Hill Interiors has done it again! Follow along as she explains how she designed this amazing kitchen.



A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with wicker bar stools, pendant lights, and a farmhouse sink under a large window.


When designing the home my husband and I recently completed, I had a few goals in mind: lots of natural light, plenty of texture in the finishes, and warm wood touches with black accents.



A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with wicker bar stools, pendant lights, and a gas stove against a white subway tile backsplash.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with wicker bar stools, pendant lights, and a gas stove against a white subway tile backsplash.
A modern kitchen corner featuring a farmhouse sink with a brass faucet, black countertops, white cabinets, and open shelves with decorative items.


When it came to the kitchen, that meant that I wanted some white cabinetry, but not all white cabinetry. I decided to work in several pieces of cabinetry in white oak with a beautiful natural finish for added warmth.

I flanked the window wall (the one shown to the left and above with the beautiful Sinkology apron sink) with two tall oak cabinets. The one on the left houses the refrigerator, while the one on the right is a large cabinet for storing all of my dishware, including both everyday and specialty dishes.



A close-up of a modern farmhouse sink with a brass faucet, set against a black countertop and a large window, with small potted plants and a bowl of fruit nearby.


I wanted this beautiful apron sink because of the classic, traditional warmth and charm it adds to the space. Its functionality and beauty make it the perfect centerpiece of my kitchen.



A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a large island, and a farmhouse sink under a window, featuring a gas stove and open shelves with decorative items.
A modern kitchen with an island and pendant lights, opening into a dining area with a large wooden table, wicker chairs, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern kitchen corner with white cabinets, a black countertop, wooden pantry doors, and open shelves holding decorative items and a bread box.


Black accents were added to complement the black windows- leathered Absolute Black Granite for the perimeter countertops, and beautiful black lighting – two pendants for over the island, a sconce over the apron sink, and a chandelier over the dining table.

I love how the lighting adds tremendously to the overall clean, crisp feel of the kitchen without overpowering it.

You might notice that I went with a variety of metal finishes for the kitchen – champagne gold in the faucets and the hardware on the white cabinets, and matte black hardware for the oak cabinetry. I love how mixing metals adds depth, character, and texture to the room.



A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a large island, and a farmhouse sink under a large window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, a large island, and wicker bar stools, featuring pendant lights and a farmhouse sink under a large window.
A modern kitchen with a large island and pendant lights, adjacent to a dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs.


One significant detail in this space is the tongue-and-groove ceiling, which is hard to capture in photos. But along with the black windows and white walls, it really helps to bring character and texture to the kitchen.

You can catch a glimpse of the ceiling in the photo above.

I’m adding a beautiful handmade rug under the dining room table. This will add some needed texture and character to the space. Can’t wait to show you that beauty, but since it’s being custom made, it’s going to take a while. That’s okay – beautiful, perfect finishing touches are definitely worth the wait!



A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, pendant lights, and a farmhouse sink under a window. The decor includes a patterned rug, open shelves, and a bowl of artichokes on the island.


The open shelves help to keep things light, bright, and open as does the white backsplash and the pretty white walls.

Kitchens really are the heart of the home. It’s important to have an end goal in mind as you plan and design them. Pay special attention to the details. When you do, your kitchen will reflect your style, be beautiful to look at, and fun to use!



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