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BLACK + WHITE Kitchen + Breakfast Nook

Yesterday I posted a few dining room photos from my friend’s home that I’ve been helping to remodel (remember the “Neutral Texture” board from last year?). We pretty much stripped the place of its old honey-colored wood, cottage cheese ceilings and ivory tiling (ick), replacing it all with dark espresso floors, black trim and doors, and pale gray walls. In the kitchen, we went with white cabinets, white carerra marble countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and tore down a few walls (and a fluorescent light box in the ceiling – yikes!) to open up the spaces even more. The difference is dramatic! What was once a dingy 1970’s nightmare is now a refreshing light-filled dream…

It’s a super small space but I think we were able to make the most of it. At the very least, my friend is very happy = me happy!

See the original breakfast nook board with black+white dining examples here >

Photos & styling by Erika Brechtel

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Albertina || Mimosa Lane says

    February 18, 2014 at 5:48 am

    love it!! Such a good and talented friend to have!

  2. Jackie {York Avenue} says

    February 18, 2014 at 7:18 am

    So, so gorgeous! I love the neutral palette and the creamy white tile. Wonderful job.

  3. Emma (Glitter and Gold) says

    February 18, 2014 at 8:17 am

    It’s absolutely beautiful! great job

  4. Comfy Cozy Couture says

    February 18, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    It’s so beautiful, you did an amazing job! I love all of the black and white!!! Gorgeous love!

  5. naomi says

    February 18, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    It’s perfect; she should be happy!

  6. Noni says

    February 19, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Simply Beautiful!!

  7. Pinar Bailey says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Wonderful! Where did you get the steel garden window?

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