{"id":272563,"date":"2026-05-15T18:21:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/272563\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T18:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:21:33","slug":"dopamine-color-blocking-turned-this-white-and-grey-kitchen-into-a-miami-inspired-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/272563\/","title":{"rendered":"Dopamine Color Blocking Turned This White and Grey Kitchen Into a Miami-Inspired Escape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019ve seen a lot of interiors inspired by trips around the globe<\/a>. It makes sense to want to bottle that feeling the adventure left you with and spread it around your home. Take homeowners Caroline and Julien, for example: They wanted the kitchen in their London house<\/a> to reflect their Miami Beach holiday.<\/p>\n

The best person for the job? Designer Justine Guillermou<\/a>. The couple hired the color-forward designer to help revamp their home<\/a>, which was \u201ca lot of white and gray<\/a>.\u201d Justine knew the kitchen needed to reflect the feeling of their trip: warm, playful, and bright.<\/p>\n

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\u201c[The original kitchen] didn\u2019t reflect the energy of a creative, color-loving family,\u201d Justine explains. \u201cThe kitchen and dining are the emotional engine of a home. This one worked practically \u2014 but it didn\u2019t spark joy or reflect identity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Justine admitted that the original kitchen \u2014 with its off-white cabinetry, basic lighting, and missing functionality \u2014 lacked personality. To ensure the family was reflected in the space, she spent a lot of time interviewing the couple about how they used the space and which colors they remembered from their Miami trip.<\/p>\n

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It wasn\u2019t just the colors that were important, but also how they would be displayed. After testing several, Justine landed on an eclectic mix: Benjamin Moore\u2019s Smashing Pink<\/a> and Sea of Green; YesColours\u2019 Fresh Yellow<\/a>, Fresh Lilac<\/a>, and Fresh Aqua<\/a>; Dulux\u2019s Satsuma Spice<\/a>; and Johnstone\u2019s Swansong<\/a>. She then used \u201cBauhaus-inspired color blocking to avoid chaos and keep it timeless.\u201d<\/p>\n

Justine also used paint to designate certain zones for socializing, prepping, and eating. New lighting was incorporated to complement the room\u2019s vibrant color scheme as well. There were also some exciting DIY projects in the mix.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne of the standout DIY projects was the upcycled tiled and resin dining table,\u201d Justine says. \u201cI gave the clients my design idea, and Julien, the husband, built it \u2014 turning a functional piece into a statement, playful, and utterly personal centerpiece for the dining area.\u201d<\/p>\n

It took about five to six weeks for the kitchen makeover to be completed. Along the way, Justine found special \u201ctreasures that make it feel alive,\u201d like thrifted stools that complement the dining table. \u201cThe space balances functional layout with playful, colorful cues, pops of yellow in the skylight, and a table that\u2019s both upcycled and statement-making,\u201d Justine shares. \u201cIt\u2019s joyful, layered, and tells a story \u2014 not just a snapshot from a catalog.\u201d<\/p>\n

To see more of this colorful home, visit the full House Tour<\/a> on Apartment Therapy.<\/p>\n

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