Duo

Two-tone kitchens have been on my mind lately and not just because they're so on trend. I'm working on a design plan for my darling, delightful aunt, and our plans include some pretty awesome two-tone cabinets in her kitchen. In fact, her cabinets are already two-tone (a muted yellow on the lower cabinets and soft cream on the uppers), so she's obviously ahead of the curve. We're going to keep the cabinets (which are gorgeous) and just update them with some seriously fun paint. It's all about keeping it fresh and a little whimsical.

In the spirit of gorgeous two-toned kitchens, I thought I would share some of my faves below. Two-tone can be done in a variety of ways, but the most common are different colours on uppers and lowers, or different colours on surrounding cabinets and the island. Either way, I think it's gorgeous! Enjoy!

Shades of Grey (& Metal):

by David Cafiero, via Lonny

by Artistic Designs for Living

by Meredith Heron

via Canadian House & Home

Pretty much the most perfect kitchen ever, by AyA Kitchen & Baths, via Canadian House & Home

Another view of the one above, by AyA Kitchen & Baths, via Canadian House & Home

by Natalie Cutler

High Contrast:

via The Kitchn

via Style at Home

via Better Homes & Garden

Another view of the kitchen above, via Better Homes & Gardens

Original source unknown, via Apartment 34

by Kenley Design Group

by Christa Lineberger, via Better Homes & Gardens

by Tommy Smythe

Wood Tones:

by Jeneration Interiors

by Notre Maison Design, via Desire to Inspire

by Erin Martin Design

Pastels:

via Better Homes & Gardens (who rarely seem to cite the designers...)

Pale, pale green by Madeline Stuart, via House Beautiful

One of my all-time favourites by Urban Grace Interiors

via Better Homes & Gardens

by Sarah Richardson Design