Kitchen
lights over countertops
lighting that moves on to countertops
sconces over countertop instead of recessed
Multiple downlights or sconces that push light down, such as the ones in this kitchen designed by Studio Dearborn, reduce deep shadows and make the sink a better place to work.
Lithadora, Tom Howley paint color
two lights over island - one now and two later
Painted backsplash: You may be a bit of a commitment-phobe when it comes to selecting your kitchen backsplash, and that’s OK. Painted backsplashes are a terrific option for those on a supertight budget, or who want to easily change their backsplash often. Just be sure to use paint with at least a satin sheen, so it’s more durable and easy to wipe clean. Other options to consider are chalkboard paint, which you can now have tinted in any color you like. If you go this route, you’ll need a really good countertop installation, since you won’t have a separate backsplash to conceal any gaps or uneven edges where the countertop meets the back wall. A quart of high-quality paint will run you about $25.
Linero MosaiQ If drilling into your tile isn’t appealing or if you have a sheet glass backsplash that you can’t drill into, don’t despair. The new Linero MosaiQ line (seen here) can either be screwed or glued to the wall. While you won’t create holes in your backsplash material by taking the glue route, the bond is exceedingly strong, so don’t plan to move it. The extruded aluminum rail has slits that accommodate aluminum hanging shelves. The shelves are either small and have hooks, as shown here, or they’re larger L-shaped shelves that hold more substantial accessories. You can also integrate LED lighting into the rail.
Linero Backsplash Storage Linear hanging systems: Horizontal hanging bars and magnets follow the form of your countertop and maximize hanging space. If you have cabinets above your backsplash, you’ll likely anchor a hanging accessory a few inches below the bottom of the cabinet so whatever you’re hanging is within the confines of the backsplash. Just make sure you keep any electrical outlets located on the backsplash clear and easily accessible. Also, before hanging knives on a magnetic holder, take into consideration young children or people with special needs in your home who may have challenges with grasping. Knives and spices are frequently hung from magnetic strips, such as in Ikea’s Grundtal series, as seen in the second image. The Linero backsplash series from Clever Storage by Kesseböhmer offers an extensive line of nifty German-made accessories. The bar is screwed to the wall surface, and the accessories are hung from hooks integrated into the bar. In the kitchen here, the bar terminates at the sides of adjacent floating shelves and was finished off with a clean end cap. Eric Schimelpfenig of Clever Storage by Kesseböhmer says the hook accessory runs between $40 and $60. ...
While kitchen countertop sizes vary considerably, the length in most kitchens totals about 10 feet. Meanwhile, the average backsplash height is 18 inches (many reach much higher). That gives you a substantial 15-square-foot area to make more resourceful. If you could store frequently-used utensils and knives on your backsplash instead of inside your cabinets or on your countertop, think of the extra space you’ll gain. Plus, these culinary workhorses will be easier to find when they’re at arm’s reach in front of you.
Gale Force” SW 7605 blue paint from Sherwin-Williams
Mysterious by Benjamin Moore
a warm historic gray-beige (Rockport Gray by Benjamin Moore)
Dorian Gray by Sherwin-Williams
Light wood flooring, in particular, is a top request among many designers we spoke to. French oak and white oak are popular species.
Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moo
Rockport Gray by Benjamin Moore.
coretec pro plus laguna oak vinyl plank
coreluxe old port pine vinyl plank
Deep Space by Benjamin Moore for the lower cabinets. Playing with opposite colors, they added Benjamin Moore’s Racing Orange to the walls. White upper cabinets provide a visual break between the two colors.
cabinet color is Sherwin Williams "Gibralter"
colour is Farrow & Ball Railings
similar color ceiling - need lighter floors and no other wood. white paint walls color on cabinets
Paint color for your record is Sherwin Williams Gibraltar 6257 or SW Anchors Aweigh
Benjamin Moore's "Stonington Gray", and the lowers in Benjamin Moore "Hale Navy",
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