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1. Transitional style. Transitional decor is continuing to dominate kitchen design for the foreseeable future, with true traditional style becoming less popular. After all, why would you want to choose just one style when you can get the best of both worlds?
A pullout work surface gives Wilson extra prep space. The engineered quartz countertop wraps around the wall to become storage and cocktail bar space for the dining room (shown later in this story). Wilson clears off that extra countertop area and dusts it with flour on nights when she’s rolling out dough to make fresh ravioli.Exposed ceiling beams — the one in the foreground is original to the home — and caged bulb lights fit with the industrial-transitional style Ferrarini was going for.Ephesians rug in sky blue, beige and medium gray: Surya
1. Whimsical Designers: Carly Nemtean and Lauren Poetker of Carriage Lane Design-Build Location: TorontoSize: 32 square feet (2.9 square meters); 4 by 8 feet (1.2 by 2.4 meters)Homeowners’ request. Create a new laundry space — with a sink, hanging racks, storage and a sink — after incorporating the existing laundry room into a new addition. Style. “The laundry space is, above all else, whimsical,” designer Carly Nemtean says. “We kept the cabinetry and counters clean and simple but installed a fun fig wallpaper that is oversized in pattern so it shines.” Special features. Sliding pocket doors that close off the area. Rod for hanging and drying clothes. Lots of storage for cleaning supplies. “It’s a flexible space that is incorporated into the walls and niches so that every space is usable,” Nemtean says.Designer secret. “I feel that all spaces need to add that touch of whimsy to make it original,” Nemtean says. “Uh-oh” moment. “Creating the laundry room in this space was the easy part,” Nemtean says. “Figuring out how we were going to conceal it, and how that would function with ease, was difficult. We came up with many ideas but no good solutions until we put our heads together a...
Finally, this kitchen sings with the harmonizing trio of modern farmhouse style. The consistent lines of the shiplapped walls act as an excellent backdrop for a collection of accessories that exude old-fashioned sophistication. The antique Oushak runner is a soft counterpoint to the angular lines of the industrial sconces above. This kitchen has classic appeal that the homeowners are sure to love for many years.Read more about this kitchenMoreDesign Recipe: How to Get a Farmhouse-Style Kitchen6 Bathrooms Freshen Up With Farmhouse Style
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