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Interiors Of Instagram: The Kitchen

This week, I’ve found myself liking many a kitchen pic on Instagram. Below are my selection of the best, ranging from Scandinavian modern (they do tend to nail kitchens) to a bit of farmhouse-style (don’t worry, nothing shabby chic).

I found this kitchen on one of my favourite Instagrammers, Lily & Oscar Interior. Always focused on Scandinavian-modern designs of top quality, I love how their industrial pendant lamps have been juxtaposed against decadent wall mouldings behind. A bold choice.

lilyoscarinterior | Lily & Oscar Interior

lilyoscarinterior | Lily & Oscar Interior

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Tea bowl, Song dynasty, 960–1279; Jian ware Fujian Province, China

Styling The Kitchen: Oriental Contemporary

I have a problem when choosing tablewares: I love natural, hand-thrown studio pottery on the one hand, while on the other I am drawn to pattern and colour. It can be hard to pull both of these together into a cohesive look. But this is where Eastern style tablewares are perfect; the pattern and vibrancy can be drawn from the Middle East and China, whereas simplicity and a rustic-quality can be drawn from Japan.

The cultures of the Middle and Far East each have unique approaches to porcelain and pottery and with it different concepts of beauty. Continue reading