This week Electrolux asked me to talk about my dream kitchen.  No problem!  With the amount of time we spend in the kitchen, it’s a great space to splurge a little on some luxury touches.  Re-doing the kitchen is on our long list of things to do in our 1870′s era home.  Our current kitchen isn’t big enough for my dream kitchen, but hopefully our next house will have the space build in some of these ideas.

• Open Shelving  //  My husband loves this idea!  Since this is the kitchen of my dreams, I would have beautiful cookware and serving pieces to highlight.
• Electrolux Appliances  //  Electrolux makes selecting a consistent set of appliances easy with their Suite Design approach.  Their appliances coordinate beautifully.  With open shelving it’s especially important to start with a clean and professionally matched set of appliances.
• Refrigerator Drawers  //  This something I honestly had never thought of until I saw these in Electrolux’s collection.  Set your drawer to the perfect temperature to keep bottled drinks easy to find and ready to drink.  Or maybe keep eggs, milk and butter close to your mixer so they stay chilled while you are baking.
• A Neutral Palette  //  Since I’ll be going with open shelving, I’d like to keep the rest of the palette neutral.  White walls, stainless Electrolux appliances, marble counter tops and gray painted cabinets.
• Counter Seating  //  I dream of a kitchen that is large enough to include a island with counter seating.  We don’t sit down for a formal dinner every night in our house, but it would be so much nicer to have a spot to sit down rather than standing by the sink.
• Induction Cooktop  //  I’m in love with Electrolux‘s induction cook tops.  I love the temperature control of gas, but love the ease of cleaning a sleek electric cooktop.  Induction combines the benefits of both.  Responsive temperature control, cool to the touch and super easy to wipe down when you’re done.  What more could you want?

1. Electrolux Chimney Wall-Mount Hood  //  This range hood would be the perfect centerpiece in my dream kitchen.  It fits right in with my contemporary/eclectic/industrial palette.  Plus it coordinates with the rest of my Electrolux appliances.
2. Subway Tile  //  I would cover the walls in my dream kitchen with clean white subway tile.  Floor to ceiling behind my counters.
3. Utility Bar Stools  //  I’ve always wanted an eat-in kitchen.  My dream kitchen would have a breakfast nook AND counter seating with these industrial inspired stools.
4. Crate & Barrel Finn Mugs  //  I’m a sucker for mugs and these would be perfect to hang under one of my open shelves.  Just the right size for morning coffee or evening tea.  Plus, they share a name (Finn) with my pup.
5. Recycled Wine Bottle Tumblers  //  These eco-friendly glasses are pretty enough to be seen and have just enough colors to be special, but neutral enough to keep things from getting too busy.
6. Le Creuset Fennel Oval French Oven  //  I would have a full set of Le Creuset cookware in a variety of colors to sit on our shelves.
7. Carrera Marble  //  I would add some natural texture to the counters with pristine Carrera Marble.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.