kitchen -- miscellaney
Divide and Conquer In the Kitchen In a kitchen, the easiest way to mix metals cohesively is to divide them by category — separating the metal items into functional versus decorative categories and assigning one finish to each. Here, the functional hardware pieces (the cabinet pulls and faucet) are approximately the same brushed silver-toned finish, and the more decorative pendant lights are an eye-catching copper. This division makes immediate visual sense and draws extra attention to the lights as a feature.
This kitchen takes a similar approach, with cool stainless steel dressing the appliances and the range backsplash, and a golden tone for the can’t-miss pendant lamps. For those concerned about resale value, sticking to classic cool finishes on the more fixed elements and saving warm metals (like copper, gold, brass or bronze) for a few changeable accents like lights makes it easier to reset the space in 10 to 20 years for broad appeal and updated trends.
island design
symmetric cabinets either side of window, but different door treatments
Countertop is Quartz by PolarStone.
hood design; shallow cabinet (on left); "legs"; clever design for "dead-end" corner space (I.e. open shelving
molding; lighting; island; island configuration, counter top; details
angled island
2 material island with angle
trim detailing on cabinets
trim detailing at base of cabinets
cabinet base trim board
plain glass w/o mullions in cabinets
legs; hardware;
cabinet w/ glass doors
hardware w/raised panel; kitchen island configuration; lights; hood; cabinet color; low ceiling
folding table
island seating
Siena Custom Builders, Inc. The breakfast nook wall color is Benjamin Moore Soleil AF-330
7. Kitchen Runners Area rugs can add a dash of color anywhere, and that includes the kitchen. A runner rug between the island and counter adds visual interest to what is sometimes considered a strictly functional space. Use carpet tiles and you can easily replace a small area in the case of a major spill.
legs on island only (& thus provide for additional counter for stools)
appliances
rounded counter extension on island
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