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After. The first order of business was reconfiguring the layout. “We wanted to increase the connection to the patio,” Jui says. She knocked down the peninsula and introduced a statement-making island. “We had never done a purple island before, and they were the perfect client for it,” she says. “They were open to any coloring.” An opening that leads to the mudroom was pushed to the left and the cabinets along that wall were torn down to accommodate the range. The design team installed a pocket door to gain floor and wall space that would have been eaten up by a traditional swinging door. “Pocket doors are great when you plan to leave it open most of the time,” Jui says. She leveled the original double soffit ceilings to create a clean, loftier feel. The homeowners requested elements of wood in the kitchen, so Jui encased an existing structural steel beam in cedar, then replicated the feature across the ceiling, making the beams an intentional part of the design. Floors are black-walnut-look tile that resembles the hardwoods found in the rest of the house. The tile holds up better to wet feet coming in from the pool.Floor tile: Walker Zanger
Photos by Jeff HerrKitchen of the WeekWho lives here: A young professional couple with a sonSize: 500 square feet (46 square meters)Location: AtlantaDesigner: Nicole Jui of Terracotta Design Build The homeowners’ love of world travel inspired the design of this bold Atlanta kitchen, in which mixed metals, saturated hues and warm wood create a space that’s welcoming and stylish. “They like to cook and entertain,” architect Nicole Jui says.
6. Palette cleanser. The wet room concept that encompasses the curbless shower and egg-shaped tub will sell a lot of people on this bathroom in Melbourne, Australia. The simple palette of black fixtures; white vanity, walls and tub; and gray floor and feature wall tile will romance the rest.
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