The kitchens in House & Home’s 2022 issues showed off a range of styles, from hyper contemporary to sweetly nostalgic. We saw the return of well loved traditional elements, as well as twists on the popular farmhouse look. See some of the best kitchens of the year and weigh in on your favorite, whether it’s the English-inspired lakehouse kitchen of Lynda Reeves, or the classic white kitchen in actress Karine Vanasse’s cosy Eastern Townships home.
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A Timeless Lakehouse Kitchen
Lynda Reeves was inspired by English kitchens when renovating her wood-panelled lakehouse. The soapstone kitchen counters and brass bridge tap are timeless.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home January/February 2022
Designer: Lynda Reeves with Gillian Atkins and Candace Thompson
A Cool, Cali-style Kitchen In Toronto
Mediterranean minimalism meets California cool in this breezy home. Details like panelling, arches and exposed stone add personality to the pared-back kitchen.
Photographer: Lauren Miller
Source: House & Home January/February 2022
Designer: Jaime Zimmerman
A Whistler Cabin’s Sleek Kitchen
The homeowner of this B.C. retreat was looking for something lighter and fresher than the typical rustic elements of a ski cabin. In the open-concept kitchen, the vent hood and island were designed to be “furniture-like,” with a waterfall counter in Fior Di Bosco honed marble.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home March 2022
Designer: Denise Ashmore
A Classic Farmhouse Kitchen in Quebec
In actor Karine Vanasse’s quaint farmhouse in Knowlton, brass cup pulls, shiplap walls and and marble counters are hallmarks of classic farmhouse style.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home April 2022
Designer: Audrée Kemp Bélanger of AKB Design
A Modern Kitchen In A Victorian Home
The compact kitchen in this Victorian home is updated by a wall of tiles and Serge Mouille-style sconces.
Photographer: Lauren Miller
Source: House & Home April 2022
Designer: Andi Wheelband (Two Birds Design), Architecture: Perspective Views
A Traditional French-style Kitchen In Toronto
A zinc vent hood has a French château feel that works beautifully with the green soapstone counters in this traditional home .
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home May 2022
Designer: Colette Van Den Thillart
A Dramatic Kitchen In Greenwich, Connecticut
Warm putty cabinets, showstopping marble and eclectic lighting bring a dramatic look to the gracious kitchen in this clapboard home .
Photographer: Nicole Franzen
Source: House & Home June 2022
Designer: Monica Fried
A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen In The Country
This renovated farmhouse is full of heritage touches with ceilings trussed in white oak beams and a floor in oversized stone tiles.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home June 2022
Designer: Halina Catherine
A Colorful Cottage Kitchen On Lake Huron
This
cottage kitchen was inspired by its surroundings. “The lichen and mossy green hues in the kitchen are from the path in the woods, and the robust orange of the tile is taken from pine tree needles,” says designer Lucy Penfield.
Photographer: Spacecrafting
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Lucy Penfield, Lucy Interior Design; Architecture: Sala Architects
A Black & White Boathouse Kitchen In Muskoka
This board and batten boathouse has sharp black trimmed kitchen cabinets that are reminiscent of a Chanel perfume box. A quintet of pendants offers a playful moment over the island.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Anne Hepfer
A Cottage Kitchen In B.C’s Half Moon Bay
In this Japandi-style cottage kitchen, granite counters and wood panelling drive home the natural beauty inside and out.
Photographer: Ema Peter
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Architecture and Design: Patrick Warren
A High Contrast Toronto Kitchen
High-gloss cabinets and a bold custom vent hood keep this kitchen sleek while a black La Cornue range is a graphic focal point.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home September 2022
Designer: Connie Braemar
A Toronto Stylist’s Handsome Kitchen
Fashion stylist Erica Wark wanted her petite rowhouse kitchen to have a stately, sophisticated feel that connected with the rest of the house . Crown molding, an armoire-like fridge and off-centre artwork achieve the look.
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Photographer: Patrick Biller
Source: House & Home October 2022
Designer: TOM Studio