6 moodboards to inspire your kitchen accessory style
As well as being a place to create, entertain and nourish, a cohesive kitchen can set the style for the rest of your home. Use these six moodboards to help discover your kitchen character and accessory style.
1. Luxe metals
Change up your cool chrome kitchen with a warmer mix of rosy copper and brass in polished and brushed finishes
2. Stone works
The sheer variety of colour and texture in stone makes it hard to choose just one – but luckily you don’t have to. Modernise this ancient material with a mix of terrazzo, marble and granite in pale shades
3. Rustic Mediterranean
Channel the age-old cooking cultures of Greece and Italy whether you’re cooking a family feast or a piece of toast. Linens, handmade ceramics, rustic wood and earthy hues make this look
4. Black on black
This minimalist approach makes a stark statement and is a moody alternative to the all-white kitchen. Sleek, ultra-simple forms in matte finishes create a tactile, sculptural quality
5. White and wood
This simple, Scandinavian-style combo of pale wood and crisp white always feels fresh, light and lagom. For variety, mix up matte and gloss effects and finish the look with a shot of greenery
6. Block colours
A rich, dark base of navy (or try forest green or deep grey) is highlighted with bold forms in sage, blush and duck egg. Keep the colours clean and contrasting and use textiles to create warmth
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Luxe metals
Change up your cool chrome kitchen with a warmer mix of rosy copper and brass in polished and brushed finishes.
1. Copper salad servers, $89.50, from French Country.
2. Brass kitchen handle, from $15, from The Mood Store.
3. Copper spatula, $35, from The Mood Store.
4. Brass-look trivet, $6, from Kmart.
5. Form teapot by Tom Dixon, $348, from Simon James.
6. Brass shakers, $2, from Kmart.
7. Sink mixer, $399, from Early Settler.
8. Brass ‘S’ hook, $8.99, from Shut The Front Door.
9. Form milk jug by Tom Dixon, $120, from Simon James. 10. Brew cafetière by Tom Dixon, $325, from Simon James.
10. Funnel set, $29.99, from Shut The Front Door.
11. Brass chef’s pepper mill, $135, from Everyday Needs.
Dried foliage by Mark Antonia.
Wall painted in Resene ‘Antique Brass’.
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Stone works
The sheer variety of colour and texture in stone makes it hard to choose just one – but luckily you don’t have to. Modernise this ancient material with a mix of terrazzo, marble and granite in pale shades.
1. Skultuna marble plate, $91, from Simon James.
2. Terrazzo rectangular board, $69.99, from Alex & Corban.
3. Short cheeseboard, $49.99, from Alex & Corban.
4. Carrara white hex mosaic tiles (on board), $25 a sheet, from Tile Space.
5. Marble coaster set, $42.99, from Shut The Front Door.
6. Terrazzo round platter, $12, from Kmart.
7. Marble bowls, $29.90 and $19.60, from Citta.
8. Flint coffee cup, $29.90, from Citta.
9. Terrazzo stoneware bowl, $145 large, from Tessuti. Serpentinte stone bowl, $98, from Tessuti.
10. White marble lemon reamer, $55.30, from French Country. 11. Small marble hook, $24.99, from Shut The Front Door.
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Rustic Mediterranean
Channel the age-old cooking cultures of Greece and Italy whether you’re cooking a family feast or a piece of toast. Linens, handmade ceramics, rustic wood and earthy hues make this look.
1. Woven placemat, $17.90, from French Country.
2. Small wooden paddle, $3, from Kmart.
3. Brass serving set, $59.99, from Shut The Front Door.
4. Belgian linen tea towel, $39, from Everyday Needs.
5. Wooden grinder, $10, from The Warehouse.
6. Small stone mortar and pestle, $18.99, from Trade Aid.
7. Finn serving board, $34.99, from EziBuy.
8. Weck mold jars, $11.50 and $12, from Tessuti.
9. Recycled-sari pot holder, $14.50, from Everyday Needs.
10. Wood measuring spoons, $29.99, from Shut The Front Door.
11. Natural fishscale tile, $3.62, from Middle Earth Tiles.
12. Utensil holder, $138, from Everyday Needs.
13. Spoon rest, $12.50, from Everyday Needs.
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Black on black
This minimalist approach makes a stark statement and is a moody alternative to the all-white kitchen. Sleek, ultra-simple forms in matte finishes create a tactile, sculptural quality.
1. Solitaire basin mixer, $349, from Foreno.
2. Yamazaki cutlery case, $20, from Father Rabbit.
3. Stelton knife, $199, from Sunday Home Store.
4. Board, $99, from Sunday Home Store.
5. Yamazaki dish cloth hanger, $22, from Father Rabbit.
6. Billa grinder, $79.90, from Country Road.
7. Matte black kitchen cabinet sample, POA, from The Mood Store.
8. Bottle opener, $59, from Sunday Home Store.
9. Round tray, $105, from Sunday Home Store.
10. Olio sugar and cream set, $99, from Simon James.
11. Salt bowl, $11.50, from French Country.
12. Stelton vacuum jug, $194, from Simon James.
Background painted in Resene
‘Black’.
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White and wood
This simple, Scandinavian-style combo of pale wood and crisp white always feels fresh, light and lagom. For variety, mix up matte and gloss effects and finish the look with a shot of greenery.
1. Wooden salt dish, $18, from Father Rabbit.
2. Yamazaki utensil holder, $39, from Father Rabbit.
3. Wooden plate stacker, $15, from The Mood Store.
4. Yamazaki kitchen basket, $39, from Father Rabbit.
5. Matte white tile, $4.73, from Middle Earth Tiles.
6. Toast tongs, $10, from The Mood Store.
7. Arch board, $87, from Sunday Home Store.
8. Baking beads, $4, from The Warehouse.
9. Cabinet sample, POA, from The Mood Store.
10. Press tray, $199, from Tim Webber.
11. Yamazaki paper towel magnet, $28, from Father Rabbit.
12. Solitaire basin mixer, $349, from Foreno.
13. Canister, $5, from Kmart.
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Block colours
A rich, dark base of navy (or try forest green or deep grey) is highlighted with bold forms in sage, blush and duck egg. Keep the colours clean and contrasting and use textiles to create warmth.
1. Rotary tray, $99.90, from Citta. Small dip canister, $2, from Kmart.
2. Finger tile, $2.25, from Middle Earth Tiles.
3. Menu salt and pepper grinders, $139, from Sunday Home Store.
4. Placemat, $2, from Kmart.
5. Talo mug, $25.90, from Citta.
6. Salad bowl, $5, from Kmart.
7. Sophia dip bowl, $19.99, from Shut The Front Door.
8. Linen blend tea towel, $24.90, from Citta.
9. Ceramic juicer, $59, from Everyday Needs.
10. Oblong tiles, $2.97 each, from Middle Earth Tiles.
11. Canister, $7, from The Warehouse.
Background painted in Resene ‘Cello’.
Styling by: Catherine Wilkinson. Photography by: Angie Humphreys.
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