What are some great ideas for kitchens from House Beautiful?

Some great ideas for kitchens from House Beautiful are to create a boathouse style kitchen and to work with a muted palette. Another fun idea is to create a chalkboard bar.

For a boathouse kitchen, decorators paint cabinets white and use varnished wood countertops. If it is feasible, they can install round windows to resemble portholes. To create a muted palette in the kitchen, designers select neutral tones, such as grey or beige, for paint, counters and cabinets. Using decor items and fresh floral accents adds pops of color. For a blackboard bar, homeowners can add a blackboard to the side of a kitchen island and use it to display a daily inspiration.