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Designer secret: “As the materials used in the kitchen were to be more affordably priced, we put the splash and sparkle into the beveled glass subway tiles on the kitchen backsplash, which are lit by undercabinet LED pucks,” designer David Coulson says.Also on the team: Rose Wagner (interior designer), Donna Burdulea (millwork designer) and Daryl Cahill (millwork construction), all with David Coulson Design; Roger Bertrand (lead carpenter and foreman); Trudy McAdam (draftsperson); Tony Colangelo (photographer)Glass subway tile and laminate flooring: End of the Roll; countertops: Colonial Countertops; light fixtures: McLaren Electric; infrared ceiling heating panels: Red5 Innovations; kitchen cabinets: Ikea: door pulls: Richelieu; paint by Benjamin Moore: Gray Cloud (walls) and Chantilly Lace (ceiling and trim) See more of this home
2. Cool and CasualDesigner: David CoulsonLocation: Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaHomeowners’ request: Remove walls to create a more open concept with affordable, durable materials, in lakeside cottage style. Gray and white: Ikea Grimslöv white Shaker kitchen cabinets. Glass subway tiles in Silver Cloud (gray). The curved-edge retro-feeling laminate countertop, in a design called Tangle Smoke, was chosen to reflect the shimmering water pattern of the lake outside the window. The walls are painted in Gray Cloud and the ceiling and trim are in Chantilly Lace, both by Benjamin Moore. Other special features: A hidden lockable storage cupboard located within the back of the peninsula and covered with painted beadboard paneling allows the homeowners to easily lock away any private items when the cottage is being rented out. LED pot lights. Chrome pendants. Infrared ceiling heating panels.
In the kitchen, clean and simple white millwork provides a backdrop for crisp Carrara marble, nickel hardware and contemporary pendant lighting. The designers kept the space streamlined by tucking appliances behind custom cabinetry. A new built-in china cabinet showcases the homeowners’ beautiful collection of china and glassware.
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Not keen on decorative fixtures? Choosing to minimize visible fixtures is also a valid style choice ideal for streamlined modern designs. You may want to highlight something else, like the backsplash in this kitchen lit by concealed LED strips.Find LED strip lightsMoreHow to Choose Your Kitchen Lighting8 Creative Lighting Solutions for Food Prep
Rug. Under the sink, Nepacena added a small rug, which increases the comfort level for those standing at the sink doing dishes. It’s durable and washable, she says, for the inevitable spills in this area of the house.Laundry. Behind the two doors painted with gray chalkboard paint, you’ll find the family’s laundry machines. The client thought of the idea to paint the doors with chalkboard paint, Nepacena says. That detail makes use of the space and will give their child a place to play in the future when the parents are in the kitchen.Rug: West Elm
Stainless steel doors and ceiling
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