Can You Guess Which State These US Kitchens Are From?

When I first moved back to the suburb right outside of Washington D.C. where I grew up, I was shocked at how differently people dressed. In Manhattan, you could perch yourself at a cafe table in SoHo and take sartorial notes straight from off-duty models, creative execs, and vintage-sporting artists. In Virginia and D.C., all I could see was North Face, Patagonia, and J.Crew. For months straight. People actually wore their college sweatshirts to the bar on a Saturday night.

Then, a funny thing happened. Over time, the visual onslaught became less and less. Whether my style has evolved to a blend of the two cities, or I began to appreciate an active, natural style more, I’ll never know. But, this speaks to the distinctive style in each city or town, including the arena of home design. For this new series, I’ll feature the homes (specifically the kitchens) of five cities periodically to compare and contrast. Side by side, let’s see if you can identify which kitchen belongs where, and the elements that make it especially ?indigenous.?

Can you match each of the following cities with each of the following kitchens? How did you come to your choices? (Answers all the way at the bottom!)

Choices: (in no particular order): Brooklyn, New York; Saunderstown, Rhode Island; Portland, Georgetown (Washington, D.C.); Terra Linda, California (near San Francisco)

1. Defining Characteristics:
– Ornate Chandelier
– Viking Stove
– Country-Style Cabinetry
– Sugar white marble countertops
– Smaller space
– Chic boa wallpaper

2. Defining Characteristics:
– Broad use of woodwork
– Stainless steel island
– Vintage stools
– Large kitchen space for entertaining
– Modern chrome backsplash

3. Defining Characteristics:
– Gorgeous woodwork and paneling
– Espresso machine
– Minimalist white cabinets
– Tattooed mama

4. Defining Characteristics:
– Bohemian-modern style
– Lots of greenery and organic elements
– Laid-back style
– Light-filled space

5. Defining Characteristics:
– Serene minimalist style
– Uncluttered look
– Open kitchen and dining plan
– Zen elements
– Expansive space