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Yes to open shelves. The couple realized there were too many cabinets in the previous kitchen, making it feel closed-in. And they had several other good reasons for choosing open shelves. “We love details — even in everyday items — so we wanted to see the cool dishes and cooking items we use regularly. We have been collecting Astier de Villatte pieces for years, and we hated having to hide them away in a cabinet,” Scott says. “With the galley kitchen layout, we didn’t want it to feel narrow, and the shelves really help it feel surprisingly open.” They also added shelves next to the vent hood for cookbooks and other items. “We hate clutter and seeing ugly appliances,” Scott says. “So everything you see we chose to have on display. It represents a place we’ve been or a special memory. Even though they are probably meant to be used only on special occasions, we use the Astier de Villatte pieces every day, along with the espresso machine and the copper pot — it’s all special and we use it all.” Backsplash. Elongated subway tiles (4 inches by 12 inches) add to the vintage-modern look. The tiles reflect light, so tiling the wall from counter to ceiling brightened up the space. Til...
Gold on Cream Juju Papers wallpapers are printed by hand with water-based inks on sustainably harvested matte-finish paper. Primarily inspired by folk art of all kinds, Juju Papers' hand-drawn motifs and luxurious, eco-friendly finishes bring a fresh, painterly sophistication to any room. Founded by Avery Thatcher in 2010 and based in Portland, OR. Pattern repeat: 12 inches, straight repeat. One single roll is 27"(W) x 15'(L). We package and ship our wallpapers in 30 ft double rolls. Untrimmed, hand printed, wipeable coated paper. Class A interior wall and ceiling finish category, ASTM E84. How we package our wallpaper: We sell our wallpaper by the single roll. A single roll of Juju Papers is 27 inches wide by 15 feet long. However, we package and ship the wallpaper in 30 ft continuous double rolls. This is because it is a
Shaker cabinet with flat panel drawer. Brass fixtures and hardware and dark gray paint on custom Shaker-style base cabinets steal the show. White walls and open shelves and a custom marble backsplash and countertop lend an airy, clean feeling, while a vintage runner rug on a floor of reclaimed heart pine creates warmth. Base cabinet paint: Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball; wall and upper cabinet paint: Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore; cabinet pulls in satin brass: Lew’s Hardware; faucet: East Linear in satin brass, Newport Brass; sink: Rohl; range: BlueStar; sconces: Schoolhouse Electric See more of this kitchen.
GREAT DESIGN Even if you don't like contemporary design how could you not like this! The HORIZONTAL LINES of warm wood makes this space feel good with the cantelivered island the star attraction. Windows Emphasize corners. Corner cabinets can be difficult or awkward to access, so consider installing a corner window instead.
Black and white: Black and high-gloss white cabinetry. Custom black wood range hood. Black powder-coated ring light above island. White walls, black doors. “Mixing black with high-gloss white cabinetry enhances the dramatic visual contrast,” designer Lorraine Franklin says. “It also creates a fantastic backdrop to display the bright artwork and accessories
REASON FOR USING OPEN SHELVING Designer secret: Adding open shelving is a good way to open up your kitchen. The open shelving takes some of the weight out of the room by eliminating the upper cabinets. It also breaks up the lines, providing visual interest. “Uh-oh” moment: Designers Breese Romano and Josh Romano needed to find a way to hide the plumbing for the second floor without lowering the ceiling in the kitchen. They came up with reclaimed-wood “skins” that wrap around and hide the plumbing while bringing a rustic architectural element into the space.
BLUE & PINK & BOLD The client’s flair for bold style inspired the eat-in area, a twist on French bistro style. “It’s funny, we had picked out a pink tweed for the back of the banquette, and I was lying in bed one night and thought, ‘That’s just too plain for her,’” Storm says. “I got up and immediately started sorting through my fabric samples and brought her this floral the next day — she loved it.” The bottom of the banquette is a navy linen, and the tabletop is bluestone. Storm picked up on the golden tones in the island pendants on the inside of the pendant light here. A horizontal striped wallcovering delineates the eat-in area. Squint and you’ll see the light switch on the left. “That’s a sign of a really good wallpaper hanger!” Storm says.
MIX of METALS Lighting lends a lot of style to the room. “These pendants were the first thing that she chose and really helped us figure out the design DNA for the room,” Storm says. In addition to the gold seen on these pendants, the metal palette in here includes oil-rubbed bronze, shiny chrome and stainless steel. “There are so many metals in here, but it all still looks cohesive,” Storm says.
Wood slats. Fences made of narrowly spaced wood strips provide light screening while offering a peek to the other side. For a contemporary look, set the slats horizontally between three-eighths of a inch to 1 inch apart (depending on desired privacy). Anchor with fence posts at the back to keep the front side of the fence clean with uninterrupted horizontal lines.
This contemporary kitchen features the “Como” door style by Artcraft Kitchens. The doors and drawers are finished in “Figured Pearl Gloss” laminate with an aluminum profiled edge. The counter tops are “Mocha” by Caesarstone with a glass tile back splash. The refrigerator is a 42” built-in by KitchenAid as are the ovens, dishwasher and induction cook top. The hood is by Fabe...More
HIGHER UPPER CABINETS ASK A DESIGNER -- If ceilings are high should you raise the upper cabinets to create balance? The standard placement for upper cabinets has long been 18 inches above the counter. Modern installations now often hang 21 to 24 inches above, or even much higher, to give the work surface below more of an open feel. This reduces the amount of cabinet space within easy reach but still allows for plenty of storage for less commonly used items.
Another unexpected detail. “We wanted to leave some clues to the age of the house, so we backed the pantry with wallpaper from House of Hackney out of London. This is totally Wendy — she loves, loves, loves patterns and prints. Not having wallpaper wasn’t an option!” Scott says. “The added bonus is it’s her favorite flower — PEONIES!!! .” The push-button light switch also nods to the home’s era and picks up on the brass hardware and faucet in the kitchen. Like the kitchen’s open shelves, the pantry shelves are walnut.
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