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12. Pressed-tin ceiling tiles. This Florida cottage kitchen proves that big style doesn’t need to break the bank. Simple Ikea floating shelves, basic cabinets and a reclaimed-barn-wood island save cash and allow the amazing pressed-tin ceiling tiles and marble counters to take center stage. You can find new ceiling tiles in well-stocked home improvement stores, and vintage sets at salvage yards or on sites like eBay.
In a larger kitchen. Varying materials and finishes, when done well, is a great way to create a custom look. Try white upper cabinets and navy lower cabinets. And don't be afraid to mix metals — the copper pendants shown here would also work with brass or bronze hardware. Island paint: Hale Navy, Benjamin Moore
As the walls came down, O'Connell realized they were framed with beautiful old-growth redwood. Not wanting this to go to waste, he had it milled into smaller strips and added to the dining room ceiling. Engler, whom O'Connell credits with having a great eye for design, already had the live-edge dining table. His friend Luke Bartels of Woodshop SF made it; the wood is claro walnut sourced from Marshall, California. Engler found the vintage Thonet chairs on eBay. Pendant lights: Tom Dixon Beat Lights
AFTER: Red cedar boards in slightly varying widths and tones wrap the dining room. "This is another example of design-build where the contractor did a fantastic job," O'Connell says. The contractor also found Douglas fir boards that matched the original floors very well. These needed to cover the spot between rooms where the wall was removed. O'Connell got creative when it came to the windows. He contacted San Diego door company LaCantina Doors and asked if he could have a made-to-order bifold door system customized to 4 feet high rather than the usual 7. Now they open completely to the views of the backyard and city. This move saved a lot of money over using custom windows.
A deep drawer is a great way to store dishes for those who want to keep above-counter shelving neat — or to avoid shelving all together. Of course, the problem with attempting to pile dishes neatly into a drawer is that they can slosh around when you open and close the drawer, inviting scratches, chips and even breakage.
7. Deep cabinet organizer. This pullout pantry organizer, paired with cabinet door racks, is a favorite for 70,000 users. "Many of our clients don't have room for a walk-in pantry," says Rhoda Fry, CFO at Bill Fry Construction. "Having storage on the doors and inside keeps everything organized and within easy reach."
1. Custom pantry. More than any other storage solution, Houzzers dream of a perfectly organized walk-in pantry. About 223,000 users have saved this photo to their ideabooks, thanks to its pullout baskets, pocket doors and abundant shelf space. "People love pantries because they house everything all in one place," says storage designer Marie Newton, who designed this pantry. "You can see it all, so you don't end up buying something you already have."
can be used in a kitchen space if it lacks proper storage. Or you can use it in your living space for books. Or if your bedroom lacks storage, this could be a stylish option to house clothing, linens or towels.
A metallic penny tile backsplash reflects the LED lights mounted under the shelves. It also complements the steel cabinetry pieces and steel appliances.
If you don't want to spend the time searching for vintage nautical charts but love the look of a room papered in them, this Ralph Lauren wallpaper is the perfect alternative.
Banana leaf prints are having a comeback of their own. If you're up for tropical, you can't beat the iconic Martinique wallpaper made famous by the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Kaczmarski took advantage of the apartment's built-in fireplace and mantel, personalizing the shelves and mantel with knickknacks and keepsakes. She added a small dining table to the oversize living room to create more space for entertaining guests. The vintage chairs are Craigslist finds. Dining table: Docksta, Ikea; wall mirror: Sunburst, Layla Grace; Paris Ferris Wheel photo: Etsy
The blush hue on the walls — Middleton Pink by Farrow & Ball — complements this white built-in hutch, which Kaczmarski uses as a minibar.
Ample seating for dinner. If the family is the most important part of an Italian's life, then the home must include a dining table big enough for everyone to gather round. It can be a folding or collapsible table, too. The main thing is to offer hospitality and a space where people can share a meal together. Many Italian homes also have a stash of folding chairs.
AFTER: For an additional gathering option, the clients wanted the family friendliness of a booth at T.G.I. Friday's but with a more sophisticated style. This area serves as a good spot for board games.
A poured concrete countertop furthers what Alshash dubs "a subconscious industrial setting." The long horizontal line it creates also helps trick the eye into thinking the space is larger.
The small size of this 1900s kitchen — which could hold only a mini fridge — didn't make sense for this modern-day family. Sarah Henry knocked out a back wall, installed floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and worked with durable but timeless materials to create a new, open space.
Although the handmade stained glass backsplash makes a bold statement in this kitchen, McKinney York's kid-friendly design solutions are what drew readers to this space. Multiple activity zones —including a smaller, second fridge — help with cleanup and cooking, while a dumbwaiter from the garage makes unloading groceries easy.
Renovating an older home always comes with a set of challenges — particularly when you're working with a home from the 18th century! This 1790 New Jersey kitchen still had its original brick fireplace, which the owners were intent on retaining. Ironwood Cabinet Design outfitted the fireplace with a functional stove and built in new foggy-blue cabinetry for a timeless look.
I think this approach is really clever: Situate one island outside the kitchen work area, perpendicular to its partner. It puts to good use an expanse of floor space that otherwise might have been wasted and gives visitors a clear view of the cooking action. Plus, its position is perfect for party-guest circulation.
Build in a power strip. We need to have electrical outlets to plug in all of those small appliances and as mandated by building codes. Just because we do, though, they don't have to mar the beautiful backsplash we've just paid a lot for.
neutrals, good with single pop of green from plant.
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As with the exterior steel panels, Perry’s company fabricated the kitchen cabinetry, hood and concrete cast countertop. The gunmetal kitchen cabinets are galvanized hot-rolled steel with a clear-coat finish over an MDF substrate. A testament to its rich, variegated color, no two are alike. Integrated edge pulls maintain minimalist simplicity without the need for additional hardware.
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