Eye Spy a Trend: Mixed Material Cabinetry

For those of us who feel that reclaimed wood isn't quite sleek enough,

 and laquered cabinetry is too sleek-

 these beauties have the best of both worlds..

I spotted this on the lovely Ashlina's blog, The Decorista

There's much to see here, but focus in on those lower cabinets..

that's not a door treatment you see every day.

From French Elle Decor - c'est parfait, non?

Another example, for those of who are us white kitchen lovers..

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Here's the flipside, wood frames and laquered doors - I LOVE this one:

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A whole kitchen is quite a commitment.

Perhaps a piece of furniture to update a room?

There's loads of mixed bag options floating about:

Gorgeous wood and leather cabinet.. 

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The sexy Seguro media console from Crate and Barrel..

The Pratt Desk from West Elm..

The Dandelion Graphic Dresser is a decorative take on mixed-materials:

A few of Ikea's newest products:

Mandal Series

Stuva storage combo

and if you fancy a DIY, a so-easy-it-will-take-your-breath-away Ikea hack:

I like the contrast of rustic and refined,

smooth and rough,

light and dark.

It makes a space more interesting, yes?

til next time..