If you’re eyeing a kitchen update that feels both practical and pretty, you’ve probably seen Studio McGee’s work everywhere. They do a nice job of making spaces look grand but still feel like somewhere you’d actually live.
So, take a peek at these 23 ideas, ranging from crisp white cupboards to rich wooden finishes, to spark your own remodel plans.
Rattan Cane Back Bar Stools Add Natural Texture to Island
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When your kitchen island needs a natural accent, try light wood bar stools with woven rattan cane backs and seats. Their airy texture sits well against stone flooring.
Glass Lantern Pendants Add Warm, Textured Light Over Island
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Bell-shaped glass pendant lights, each with a seeded texture and a brass-toned metal frame, hang in multiples over the kitchen island, casting a warm light.
Wooden Countertop Section Adds Warmth to Island
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Consider adding a thick wooden section to your island countertop. Its warm tone stands out against the cooler, modern surfaces.
Oversized Dome Pendants Add Warm Metallic Glow Over Island
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Place oversized brass dome pendants above your island. They cast a warm light from their metallic undersides.
Brass Dome Pendant Lights Add a Warm, Sculptural Element
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Hang large brass dome pendant lights from thin cords above your island. Their smooth, rounded shape contrasts with the sharp lines of a marble countertop.
Marble Slab Backsplash Continues Onto Countertop for a Smooth Look
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A slab of veined marble runs from the backsplash right down to the countertop. The material continuity draws the eye across the space, instead of stopping it at a break.
Caged Glass Lanterns Add Aged Charm Over Island
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Each pendant light features a distressed, antique-like glass shade encased in a simple, open metal frame, hanging above the kitchen island to cast a soft light.
Drum Pendant Lights Add Sculptural Contrast Over Island
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Dark drum pendant lights hang above the island. These large fixtures sit against the lighter ceiling and wooden beams.
Open Shelving Displays Cookbooks and Decor Above Range
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Wooden shelves are mounted on the backsplash to hold cookbooks and decorative items. These sit right above the range.
Geometric Brass Lantern Adds Architectural Interest Above Island
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Over the island, a large, open-frame brass lantern hangs. Its geometric shape is visible from all sides.
Curved Woven Back Bar Stools Add Organic Shape to Island Seating
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Bar stools with a curved woven backrest sit at the island. The natural material offers a softer silhouette against the island’s straight lines.
Wide Brass Pulls Add a Luxe Touch to Dark Gray Cabinetry
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Substantial, long, rectangular brass pulls update the dark gray kitchen cabinets, sitting as a warm metallic against the deep cabinet color.
Woven Leather Dining Chairs Add Organic Texture to Large Table
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Place dining chairs with natural woven leather seats and backs around a large, rustic wooden table. The light neutral leather complements the table’s weathered finish.
Wood and Glass Pendant Light Adds Warm, Natural Texture
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Hang a large, shallow wooden shade over the island. It cradles a clear glass bulb inside.
Textured Ceramic Vases Add Earthy Sculpture to Island
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Large, dark ceramic vases with textured surfaces are placed on the island. Grouping several of these pieces together on the countertop works well.
Consider their size and the space available.
Stone Wall Backsplash Adds Rustic Texture Behind Range
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Behind the cooking range, a rough-hewn stone wall rises. This surface stands against the sleek cabinetry and modern appliances.
Cylindrical Glass Lanterns Add Classic Style Over Island
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If you want light to spread through your kitchen, cylindrical glass lanterns with dark metal frames and clear panels are a good choice. They hang from the ceiling on delicate chains.
Tall Vase with Branches Adds Natural Drama to Island
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On the island countertop, a large, textured ceramic vase sits. It holds an arrangement of bare branches.
Large Glass Vase Holds Dramatic Greenery for Island Centerpiece
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On the island’s surface, a tall, clear glass vase sits. Fill it with large-leafed branches to add height.
Glass-Enclosed Cabinetry Displays Everyday Dishes and Decor
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Tall glass-front cabinets show serveware and cookbooks. The light-colored cabinetry holds these items visibly.
Woven Urn Planter Adds Organic Shape to Marble Island
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A large, round woven urn planter holds a dramatic olive branch arrangement. This planter sits on the kitchen island against the sleek marble countertop.
Geometric Chandelier Adds Sculptural Interest Above Island
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Above the kitchen island hangs a multi-arm chandelier, finished in gold with globe lights. Its shape can sit well with the clean lines of the surrounding cabinetry and countertops.
This fixture looks best with ample open space around it.
Wide Pendant Lights Add Warm, Natural Texture Over Island
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Over the island, cone-shaped pendant lights hang. Each light features a neutral exterior and a metallic gold interior.
