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Have you seen the April issue of House Beautiful? It's no secret that this is my favorite magazine, and this month's issue is especially fabulous! Look at these three gorgeous kitchens that were featured below...




I LOVE the open shelving here. The matched molding of the shelving to the crown molding is genius. And I love that baby chandelier!


This kitchen is a great example of how you can add personality to a kitchen without it looking too busy. Did you notice the silver sculptures on the back wall shelf? And how about those bar stools? All of them add character without taking away the modern feel of this kitchen.


And lastly, the most traditional kitchen of the bunch stood out to me because of the open cabinetry. I love how the plates, bowls and glassware add color to the room.


What was your favorite spread in this issue? Let me know!

6 a jazzy retro kitchen

In 1960, Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong and his wife Lucille renovated the kitchen in their 1910 Queens, NY home. Looks like they had decades of style; this kitchen would look great in a modern home! I love the bright blue cabinetry and the lovely floral wallpaper. Good job Louis & Lucy! ;)



The exterior of their NY home.


L& L Armstrong


They had all of this cabinetry custom made for the space in their favorite color...


...and the kitchen featured top of the line appliances for that time period. Check out the double ovens & a microwave (which was a luxury!)



Both Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong were around 5 feet tall, so this chair frequently doubled as a footstool.


I just love this wallpaper - I would put it in my home today!


I'm drawn to this kitchen so much because it reminds me of my grandparent's kitchen. They didn't have fancy cabinetry or state of the art appliances, but it definitely had that mid-century charm! I spent a lot of time in there growing up, so kitchens from this era always bring a nostalgic feeling for me. Apartment Therapy has the details on how they put together this fabulous little kitchen. Find out how they got custom cabinets made with a musical twist! (Hint: Piano hinges!)