20 of the Coziest Kitchens Around
Reclaimed wood, exposed brick, fireplaces and distressed surfaces add warmth and character to the heart of the home
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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What makes a kitchen cozy? It's the kind of place where you want to hang out in your PJs with a cup of hot cocoa. It's a place where families gather to go over their days and eat dinner together. It's that kitchen where everyone at the party inevitably winds up gathering. While there are plenty of different elements that can bring the cozy, it's ultimately the right combination of them that makes a kitchen warm and inviting. Let's take a look.
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| Vintage touches like the cabinet hardware, subway tile with gray grout and schoolhouse pendants give this kitchen nostalgic charm. Open shelving and beautiful wood add to the appeal. |
The combination of exposed beams, wood and cheerful red cabinets make this a kitchen one I'd like to visit. Of course, the tempting glasses of red wine is enticing as well.
More on exposed wood beams
More on exposed wood beams
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| Beadboard, soft green paint and traditional hardware make this a captivating space. |
A comfortable bench in a window nook is the perfect spot for kicking off one's shoes and curling up with a good book.
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by Ben Herzog
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| Of course, no element could add more coziness than a warm brick hearth with a blazing fire. See the rest of this house |
Exposed brick, open rafters, an arch and a butcher shop's head add Old-World style to this kitchen.
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by Gast Architects
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| Seriously comfortable armchairs have the warmest spot in this kitchen. Note how the uplighting, undercabinet lighting, and lighting within the cabinets gives the room a sunny glow. |
This galley kitchen terminates in a low-lit, intimate dining area.
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| This kitchen incorporates a mix of cabinet styles and finishes ... |
... as well as a mix of comfortable chairs at the table, which is right in the middle of all the action.
This kitchen has taken the best elements of a rustic cabin and used them in a more contemporary way, while still retaining the cozy.
Speaking of cabins, big heavy timbers and beams paired with knotty wood floors add apres-ski-style comfort.
A large vintage-style sink, a floral print valance, interesting accessories like pottery, figurines and copper pans as well as exposed brick are delightful elements in this kitchen.
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by Kenny Grono
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| Handmade cement tiles set the tone for this cozy kitchen. Open shelves over the refrigerator contain collections of cookbooks, and birdhouses add a personal touch. |
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| A soothing gray, a mix of textures and an wooden oven surround that resembles a mantle make this a kitchen you won't want to leave. |
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| Vintage flair and shelves for books add coziness to this light and open kitchen. |
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| Well-worn Oriental rugs underfoot add warm color and a cozy texture to this efficient kitchen. |
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| A coffered ceiling is always a cozy touch. |
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| Distressed surfaces, paint, a wrought iron candle chandelier and antiques give this kitchen antique charm. |
While we might not usually associate a kitchen full of clean modern lines with coziness, this kitchen is a perfect spot to warm up with some cocoa after a day of playing in the snow. Even the barstools are wearing snuggly cozies.
Carriage lanterns over the bar add ambiance to this transitional kitchen.
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Rough Linen Warmth and cushions! In my least-favorite house I wedged a sofa in one end of the L-shaped kitchen dining area, and it was my best spot. In my MOST-favorite kitchen I had a Little Wenlock cast-iron stove, and would cook long, slow stews and puddings on it...
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Ruby Knolls I love the vintage kitchen
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suswin33 I ADORE this ideabook!! Could not be better.
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Fl!p Breskin Cozy at our house is an old gas stove that literally warms up the kitchen on a winter's day, a vintage sink with built-in drainboards, an oak Hoosier Cabinet (baking station) under a skylight, and a cafe table smack dab in the middle. As soon as we set up the table and chairs, people started to linger. The modern stainless fridge & range hood are joyful juxtapositions imported from the Department of Anachronistic Good Humor. Oh, and jewel-toned glassware stored in the windows brightens up the place even when the sun is hiding behind the clouds. My dream is glass doors on the inside of those windows too, to keep off the kitchen schmutz (dust + grease). 
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Debra Gould, The Staging Diva These are fabulous and a welcome departure from the sterile kitchens featured in so many magazines these days. I love the warmth and character of distressed finishes and having everything not be too "matchy matchy."
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Bright Bold and Beautiful A cozy breakfast nook filled with windows is a great place to gather together! http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/home-tour-laura-trevey.html and with a bench http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/10/interior-design-ideas-black-and-white.html 
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Robert Kramer AKBD Great idea book.
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Deborah Hall Our kitchen has gum wood cabinets that are original to our 80+ year old house. We repurposed them, modified the layout and added new counters, floors, appliances. Built a new island out of walnut and gum wood. Except for the tile work, this was a DIY project. 
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CAROLE MEYER I love all of these examples....cozy is GOOD!!! 
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Gail I love the warmth found in alot of these kitchens. So many of the kitchens featured here and in magazines are so cold and perfect, showrooms, not places where it appears a family REALLY lives. It is nice to see warm woods, worn surfaces and mixes of finishes. Nearly all of these would make me happy to be in. Good idea book.
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lessalt A great selection of cozy livable kitchens.
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lysacush Love your ideas and designs! We have a 1957 partially remodeled house and have struggled with the kitchen... New inspirations.
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Karla Carlson We have an older home and it would be so great to update the kitchen. I want a cozy kitchen that looks sharp but can handle the traffic and activity it gets from my kids. For me organization is a must because everything from cooking to homework to my home management all occurs in our kitchen. Thanks for the great ideas hoping that one day we can update our kitchen to make it better fit our family.
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Becky Harris Karla I think the key for cozy family time in the kitchen is creating good spots to sit and gather, whether a nook, island, small kitchen table, etc. It really is the heart of the home - it sounds like it is in your house :)
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ajmj I like the looks of a lot of these kitchens. I would like to see some of these ideas in my kitchen. We live in a earth contact home so i don't have any extra storage. I like the fact that they look well organized and user friendly. I cook a lot and my cabinets always collect so much dust and grease. I can't get the grease to come off and my cabinets are starting to look bad.
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Sorella Luna Our circa 1921 house was in dire need of a re-do. It has taken us 16 yrs and it is finally done. A labor of love and warm place for family and friends to gather. It was worth the wait taking our time. In doing the work ourselves, we truly made it our own. Fabulous finds, like the double bowl double drain porcelin over cast iron sink was deal at $25.00. My son and husband made the cabinets. The glass in the cabinet was saved from an old china cabinet that fell apart. Though not one wall in the house is plumb.....it is our gem. Can't wait to celebrate it's 100th birthday in 9 yrs.! oh, the pantry spice rack idea, yeah, I showed my husband a pic right from Houzz and he made it work. 
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jkristamagee @ carol myer- that kitchen you posted is lovely- I LOVE dark cabinets- heck I love dark in a house PERIOD . Beautiful
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