Kelsey and Nate's Home
Stove is too close to the sink.
Everyday dishes go in the cabinet with glass doors. The side of the island with the yellow stools has some cabinets that contain less frequently used items such as barbecuing tools and vases.
Here’s another view of the refrigerator, at the far right, as well as a view beyond it to the dining area, where the homeowners have used their beloved orange for the chairs. To the left of the refrigerator, the designer placed a pullout pantry to hold dry goods. Items such as potatoes and onions go in the storage drawer beneath it. Because the main refrigerator is 30 inches wide, narrower than many models, Ullman added a beverage refrigerator on the working side of the peninsula. To the left of it is a tall, skinny cabinet that holds trays and platters.
This part of the room also holds a surprise: a stepladder that tucks neatly into the toe kick. A blue panel makes it blend in when it’s put away.
The backsplash is glass mosaic tile in shades of soft pale green-blue that echo the wall color. “It allows the cabinets themselves to be the centerpiece and have this be the nice kind of complement,” Ullman says. The pendant above the peninsula matches a larger version that hangs in the adjacent dining area. Upper cabinet paint: Beach Glass, Kelly-Moore; lower cabinet paint: Prussian Blue, Benjamin Moore; backsplash tile: Jerong Products; cabinet pulls: Thin Square collection in brushed nickel, Atlas Homewares; cabinet knobs: Barrel knob in brushed nickel, Dekkor; pendant: 1 Cheer, Tech Lighting; find more single-bulb pendants Transitional Kitchen by Precision Cabinets Precision Cabinets Email Save Ullman worked with the homeowners to carefully plan what would go in each cabinet. To the right of the sink — which is now centered on the window — is a dishwasher and trash pullout. Below the sink are cleaning supplies, and the upper part of the cabinet is a false front that tips forward and holds a sponge and sink stopper. The upper cabinet to the left of the sink contains mugs and glassware that don’t match the everyday sets. The upper cabinet to the left of the range hood holds...
Microwave in the top cabinet.
Pretty much the same as their kitchen.
12. A gathering spot. At this home in San Clemente, California, the owners hang out with friends and neighbors, and enjoy the ocean views right out front. There are two conversation areas — one on a wood deck 6 inches above the ground, and a circle of chairs around a fire pit on the gravel.
Front lawn
Front lawn
Front lawn
Front lawn
Why Grow Your Edibles in the Front Yard Take advantage of available light. Vegetables need a lot of sunlight. Depending on the direction your house faces and even which side of the street you’re on, there’s a good chance you may have a shady north-facing backyard and a much sunnier front yard with southern exposure. If that’s the case for you, planting veggies in your front yard will maximize your opportunities for successful food growing.
Get rid of your lawn. No one likes mowing the lawn. And with temperatures on the rise, many cities are restricting or even banning watering grass, a notoriously thirsty plant. By reducing or eliminating your lawn and replacing it with a combination of perennial plants and veggies, you can transform your front yard into a more attractive, environmentally friendly space.
Get to know your neighbors. There’s something about a front-yard vegetable garden that gets people talking. Experienced gardeners might kindly offer their advice. Children will stop by to learn how plants grow. Would-be gardeners will ask questions about how you make your garden happen. In a world where urban dwellers are often isolated from their neighbors, growing a front-yard vegetable garden is a powerful way to engage with people
Front yard
Front yard
Movable barrier. Tall potted plants in the right spot can help create a visual separation between a public space and a private one, helping an entrance feel more removed from a busy street. Plus, they can be a useful solution for renters or anyone who is unable to build a fence or more permanent barrier.
Tile on floor
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