20 of the Coziest Kitchens Around
Reclaimed wood, exposed brick, fireplaces and distressed surfaces add warmth and character to the heart of the home
What makes a kitchen cozy? It's the kind of place where you want to hang out in your PJs with a cup of hot cocoa. It's a place where families gather to go over their days and eat dinner together. It's that kitchen where everyone at the party inevitably winds up gathering. While there are plenty of different elements that can bring the cozy, it's ultimately the right combination of them that makes a kitchen warm and inviting. Let's take a look.
Vintage touches like the cabinet hardware, subway tile with gray grout and schoolhouse pendants give this kitchen nostalgic charm. Open shelving and beautiful wood add to the appeal.
The combination of exposed beams, wood and cheerful red cabinets make this a kitchen one I'd like to visit. Of course, the tempting glasses of red wine is enticing as well.
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Beadboard, soft green paint and traditional hardware make this a captivating space.
A comfortable bench in a window nook is the perfect spot for kicking off one's shoes and curling up with a good book.
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Of course, no element could add more coziness than a warm brick hearth with a blazing fire.
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Exposed brick, open rafters, an arch and a butcher shop's head add Old-World style to this kitchen.
Seriously comfortable armchairs have the warmest spot in this kitchen. Note how the uplighting, undercabinet lighting, and lighting within the cabinets gives the room a sunny glow.
This galley kitchen terminates in a low-lit, intimate dining area.
This kitchen incorporates a mix of cabinet styles and finishes ...
... as well as a mix of comfortable chairs at the table, which is right in the middle of all the action.
This kitchen has taken the best elements of a rustic cabin and used them in a more contemporary way, while still retaining the cozy.
Speaking of cabins, big heavy timbers and beams paired with knotty wood floors add apres-ski-style comfort.
A large vintage-style sink, a floral print valance, interesting accessories like pottery, figurines and copper pans as well as exposed brick are delightful elements in this kitchen.
Handmade cement tiles set the tone for this cozy kitchen. Open shelves over the refrigerator contain collections of cookbooks, and birdhouses add a personal touch.
A soothing gray, a mix of textures and an wooden oven surround that resembles a mantle make this a kitchen you won't want to leave.
Vintage flair and shelves for books add coziness to this light and open kitchen.
Well-worn Oriental rugs underfoot add warm color and a cozy texture to this efficient kitchen.
A coffered ceiling is always a cozy touch.
Distressed surfaces, paint, a wrought iron candle chandelier and antiques give this kitchen antique charm.
While we might not usually associate a kitchen full of clean modern lines with coziness, this kitchen is a perfect spot to warm up with some cocoa after a day of playing in the snow. Even the barstools are wearing snuggly cozies.
Carriage lanterns over the bar add ambiance to this transitional kitchen.
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Your turn: Upload a photo of your cozy kitchen below!
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