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5. Easy access. With a 2-year-old and a baby on the way, these homeowners wanted a stylish kitchen that was also practical. The cooktop is on the island so the parents can keep an eye on the little ones while cooking. Pullouts on both sides of the cooktop provide space for storing oils on one side and utensils on the other. Hardware: Schaub & Co.
3. Range With Ceiling-Mounted Vent + Microwave Designers: John Davies and John Ryan of Marrokal Design & RemodelingLocation: San DiegoHomeowners’ request. A kitchen fit for entertaining, with more openness between it and the living and dining areas. Island. A ceiling-mounted range hood allows for the range to be placed in the 48-by-120-inch island, preventing the visual impediment of a bulky range hood hanging down and letting the homeowners face guests or other family members while cooking. The island also holds the microwave on the end for a cleaner look along the perimeter cabinets and countertops. Ceiling-mounted range hood: Best; alder wood cabinets in Artesian style with full overlay in custom stain 76: Imperial Cabinets; Aequa Nix wood-look tile flooring, 8 by 32 inches, and Shimmer Abalone backsplash tile, 1 by 4 inches: Arizona Tile; TMD24JS microwave: Thermador; also on the team: Jake Laurie and Rick Clarke (design consultants) and Ian Nanson (project manager) of Marrokal Design & Remodeling, and Milan Kovacevic (photographer)See more of this homeMore4 Great Kitchens With Workhorse IslandsHow Much Room Do You Need for a Kitchen Island?Cool Storage Ideas From 2017’...
Knock heavy snow from tree branches. Heavy coatings of snow can cause tree limbs to break — which can be especially dangerous if a large limb is positioned near your home. Using a long-handled broom or rake, gently knock snow from branches after each storm.Take down holiday decorations, and store them well. When you’re ready to put away the holiday decorations, take the time to do it with care (you’ll thank yourself later). Wrap delicate ornaments in tissue paper, and wrap string lights around cardboard to prevent tangling. Consider giving away ornaments that didn’t make it onto the tree this year, and repair or toss broken items. And if you’re not ready to say goodbye to the white twinkle lights quite yet, leave them up. We can all use a little extra cheer in the middle of winter.
4. Add warm, cozy layers and flickering light. Bring autumnal warmth and coziness to your living room with candlelight, extra-soft blankets and cushy pillows galore. Layer beds with thicker quilts, turn on the twinkle lights, and set out bowls of apples and nuts in the shell. It doesn’t take much effort, and your home will instantly feel more fall-like.Simple Pleasures: A Cozy Home for Fall
3. More color in kitchens. White will always be a classic palette for kitchens, as the annual Houzz kitchen trends study continues to show. But its increased popularity means there’s going to be some all-white-kitchen fatigue as homeowners look for ways to personalize their space. So while white kitchens aren’t even close to going away, expect to see a rise in color for the kitchen, especially other neutrals like gray and blue. Plus, warm wood tones are becoming a popular replacement for painted cabinets, leading to sophisticated, rich palettes.3 Modern Kitchens That Rock Warm Wood Cabinets
These cabinets are too dark for entire kitchen but something like this might work for island.
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