kitchen
Extra-large islands. As we asked earlier this year, at what size does an island stop being an island and become a continent? It’s a tough call, but the latest Houzz research shows that nearly a third of renovating homeowners who are upgrading their kitchen island make it more than 7 feet. (That means the average NBA center player could lie down comfortably on it!) “Many of our clients are doing away with kitchen tables and opting for super-large islands,” designer Katelyn Gilmour of KBG Design says. “That way family and guests can be close by or dine informally while still gathering together in the kitchen.” In this Los Gatos, California, kitchen, Gilmour created a supersize island with a light wood base, a marble-look quartz countertop and seating for six. (Again, note the use of wood as the island base.)
Chandelier!
Cabinets on the side...
walnut bar of the island is an important part of the kitchen’s look from other rooms. “I intended this to be a clean-lined sculptural centerpiece element,” Smuland says. It has a strong relationship to a fireplace mantel across the space in the living room, and walnut also shows up on open shelves, the wine rack and the entry bench. “The walnut bar is 6 inches thick and is made up of 2-by-6-inch pieces of walnut that were laminated like a glulam beam,” Smuland says. “It is mitered to create the waterfall edge that stops short of the lower concrete counter for extra clearance. It hides the messy areas of the kitchen — it’s hard for me to enjoy a nice meal if I can see a messy kitchen!”
The thick walnut slab on the social side of the island creates a modern look. I like how the end of the island is organized for useful storage and access.
I like the gray materials, simple style,… The solid second tier floating above the marble-looking countertop. Backsplash matches the countertop.
Idea for vanity???
colors warm with white countertop
Pony wall around shower
Transitional style and color
Cabinets on either side of the kitchen sink go to the countertop. Small drawers offer extra organization
Low-profile leather bar stools look sleek yet warm, making them a good choice for a range of kitchen styles. In the space shown here, designer Alethea Sadowski paired them with midcentury modern globe pendant lights with black and brass details.
If organic modern style is the look you’re after, a pairing of watery aqua-blue glass pendants with earthy wooden stools is a can’t-miss combo. Hanging the lights at varied heights — as shown in this project by Cornerstone Architects — gives a naturally imperfect effect well-suited for the style.
light pendants
light fixtures
The most popular kitchen photo of 2018 takes the gold by featuring an enviable gray color palette. This New York kitchen, designed by the team at Stonington Cabinetry & Designs, features Shaker-style cabinets covered in a custom version of Trout Gray by Benjamin Moore. The rug and the counter stools covered in Belgian linen provide more subtle touches of gray, while the wood floor, island and range hood detail give a hearty dose of charm.
waterfall countertop on both sides of island. Push the stools underneath
Chair shapes
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