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A Modern Minimalist Kitchen with Luxe Brass and Marble
This Modern Minimalist kitchen showcases deep plum cabinets (#6c5a72) paired with smooth gray-white marble countertops and backsplash for sleek, effortless style. Brushed brass round cabinet pulls add subtle warmth and shine, harmonizing effortlessly with the polished brass accents on the La Cornue Albertine range. Above, delicate fluted glass flower pendants in a rich purple shade cast a soft, romantic glow inviting quiet charm into the clean, open space.
The mood
The room is a masterclass in intentional restraint, where every material and finish feels purposeful without excess. Plum cabinetry provides an unexpected depth while marble surfaces keep things cool and polished. Brushed and polished brass elements inject just the right amount of warmth and modern glamour, balancing cool stone and wood flooring.
The fluted glass pendants are playful yet refined, softening the kitchen’s crisp lines and fostering a bright, inviting atmosphere. It feels like a contemporary kitchen that’s both approachable and elevated.
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Pieces that bring this space together, curated for this room.
Round Brushed Brass Cabinet Pulls, 30-Pack
$21.99Plustool/ Gold
Honestly, hardware is the fastest cabinet refresh you can do, and these brushed brass pulls make that obvious. The round bar has a smooth, fingerprint-resistant finish that catches light without screaming for attention. Thirty handles in one box, each wrapped individually, with two screw lengths included so you are not running to the hardware store mid-project.
Glossy White and Grey Marble Peel-and-Stick Contact Paper
$5.99practicalWs
Honestly, this is the kind of small change that makes a kitchen or rental feel instantly more pulled together. The white and grey marble print has a cool, glossy surface that reads like real stone without the renovation budget or the permanence. I love it for tired countertops, cabinet faces, or the back of open shelving when you want a little drama. Peel, stick, trim to fit, and you are done.
CornuFé 90 Albertine Dual-Fuel Range
$11,525La Cornue
A compact French dual-fuel range that looks like it belongs in a Parisian apartment kitchen, brass burners and all. The Albertine packs five gas burners (including a serious center flame and a gentle simmer) plus a full electric convection oven into a footprint that fits standard 24-inch cabinets. I keep coming back to the polished brass against stainless steel, it photographs beautifully and only gets better as the metal develops character over time. This is the kind of appliance you build a kitchen around, not one you hide behind cabinet doors.
Fluted Glass Flower Pendant Light
$155Lucia Living/ 11" D × 5.1" H / Purple
The kind of pendant that makes you look up and smile. A flower-shaped glass shade with delicate fluted ridges sits in antique brass hardware, casting a warm, filtered glow that feels romantic without trying too hard. I love it over a small dining table, in a bedroom reading nook, or grouped in a hallway. Two sizes and six glass colors, so you can match your mood.