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This warm and welcoming kitchen, with its gleaming wood floors (long-plank fir finished with Minwax’s Puritan Pine), features an island covered in Calacatta gold marble. (Note the storage cabinets tucked behind the bar stools.) Other nice touches: the two large Hudson Valley Haverhill brushed-nickel pendants, classic Philippe Starck Emeco brushed-aluminum bar stools and contrasting gray countertops of Pietra del Cardoso.
White works beautifully with gray, as evidenced by the silvery backsplash in this Minnesota kitchen (made from Encore 3- by 6-inch silver ceramic tiles). The custom cabinetry — including the island, with its artfully turned legs — is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Simply White. Honed Calacatta marble covers the counters and island top, while the warm wood floors (by Stang-Lund) are walnut with a hard-wax-oil finish.
Never use that counter space? It might be exactly where you need a desk or a printing station. Remember that the key to organization that works is making it fit your life. If you need a place to check email while you wait for your dinner to heat in the microwave, that’s what you should give yourself. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO CONVERT THE LITTLE DESK AREA TO MAKE SOME NICE SHELVING FOR RECEPIE BOOKS OR FOOD MAGAZINES ETSC
Kohler Archer Under Mount Bathroom Sink - $128.00 » This undermount sink from Kohler looks sleek and simple with a gooseneck fauce
Nougat Caesarstone » Caesarstone is a great low-maintenance option for kitchen counters. The nougat color shown here looks a little retro-modern.
2. Stacked crown molding. Many ceilings are too high for the designer to take the cabinetry all the way up, so crown molding becomes more of a decorative element, like in this kitchen. This crown molding is composed of many pieces of molding, all meticulously stacked on top of one another for a uniform look. Moldings are detailed design accents, so some types can be expensive. They're usually priced by the linear foot and, since most are available in 8-foot lengths, it's easy for the cost to add up. One rule of thumb: The more elaborate the design, the more expensive it usually is. JUST DOING CROWN MOLDINGS CAN RAISE THE CABINETRY IN MY KITCHEN TO THE CEILING
End panels. When a run of cabinetry ends without butting into a wall, a decorative end panel can make sure it stays aesthetically pleasing. Try adding a panel in the same style as your cabinet doors for a cohesive look. Should you need to scale your kitchen's design back because of budget restraints, this is one decorative detail that could be simplified.
like the flat paint
Glamorous Key elements: Glossy surfaces create a sleek kitchen; dashes of bling from the light fixtures glam up the room. I like the yellow black and white prints in blck and white kitechen
Key elements: The large-scale harlequin floor grounds the room in a traditional pattern. Glass cabinet fronts reflect the light, while the scalloped window treatment and drum pendant lights soften the room.
Cutlery drawer inserts help keep everything organized and in sight.
Other drawer systems offer interchangeable rails for maximum organization. The possibilities for drawer styles and accessories are boundless these days. They're like jewelry for your drawers.
This bank of drawers is dedicated to both flatware and dishware, using a traditional plate rack. It would be great located near the sink or dishwasher.
Organizational accessories such as this pegboard for dishes allow the heavier items to be stored within reach and the flexibility of rearranging items to suit your needs and dishes. Storing your dishes in base cabinets allows even the little ones to get in on the action of setting the table. It also eliminates the sometimes dangerous reach into upper cabinets for a stack of plates.
opt for as many base cabinets with drawers instead of doors as possible. Drawers are much easier to access and bring the contents to you, rather than forcing you to bend down and reach into a dark cabinet.
Another example with big over-island lighting, this spacious kitchen combines several design styles. Wide-plank floors, cane bar stools and Calacatta countertops blend contemporary, traditional and modern elements together seamlessly. CAN I ADD TWO PILLARS LIKE THIS ISLAND EXTENDED FOR STOOLS??
7. Updated breakfast nook. Another take on the traditional breakfast nook, this diner-style booth is great for quick and casual mealtimes. The modern upholstery ties in with the space's contemporary light fixtures and plastic bar stools.
6. Dreamy kitchen window seat. This big window seat in soft grays and blues adds a dreamy, relaxing touch to this clean and warm kitchen. The built-in adds extra seating space without taking up too much square footage.
4. Perfect pan organization. Specialized organization made headway on Houzz this year, particularly in the kitchen. This clever use of a deep drawer is the perfect solution for those pesky baking sheets and cooking pans.
2. Traditional tin tile and white. This unique tin-lined ceiling caught the eye of users who wanted a traditional twist in their kitchen. The mix of more contemporary fixtures and classic tin tiles may have been the initial draw, but the unique appliance layout and double island are just as inspiring.
Take advantage of open shelving by harmonizing mismatched jars with matching labels. If you really want to get elegant, spray paint the lids all the same color. Reuse is the best form of recycling, after all.
notice how the stools are tucked inside the island also the handle bars on the upper cabinets are horizontal as opposed to vertical
Paint half the cabinets for a high-contrast look. A palette of black and white with wood and metal accents looks sleek and modern in the kitchen. Get the look by painting only the bottom cabinets and the base of your kitchen island black, leaving the upper cabinets white.
In regard to replacing the homeowner's old laminate countertops with classic honed granite counters, Zaveloff advised,"Black and white never goes out of style. If you want a classic black and white kitchen, go ahead and change out those countertops!"
How about pictures instead of decorative items on top of kitchen cabinets
Add to ideabook by Mary Prince by Mary Prince Gray, white and black dominate in the house, but Curran chose a different accent color for each room. A narrow piece of fabric is draped over the center of each couch — a detailCurran carried throughout the other first-floor rooms. Two gray curved loveseats in brushed cotton surround four 22- by 22-inch end tables, which can combine to make one large coffee table. End tables: Lexington Furniture; paint: Iceberg, Benjamin Moore Add to ideabook by Mary Prince by Mary Prince "The home looked massive to us, coming from our four-story, 2,400-square-foot townhouse in Alexandria, Virginia," says Curran. Color, textiles and custom touches on furnishings help differentiate each large room. This 20- by 24-foot family room sits a step down from the eat-in kitchen. Nine framed sketches of rooms Curran designed hang on the wall. White tufted sofa: Robin Bruce Add to ideabook by Mary Prince by Mary Prince Curran used nonwashable flat paint on the walls for a deep, rich color. The oak floors have been alkaline dyed to a dark and uniform color. Molding and trim paint: White Cloud, Benjamin Moore with Coventry Gray, Benjamin Moore; cherry dining ...
see if this can be done in my kitchen..a bin for recycling and one for garbage
Flat bar pulls are a terrific way to modernize a Shaker-style cabinet, complementing it with a linear and squared-off look. As you can see, when run vertically and horizontally, the hardware really creates a focal point in the kitchen.
tiles...add colourfll accessories
move sink..see the cabinet under the counter ..where the wine rack is
AFTER: Houzz user clairedial bought this 1950s home two years ago and remodeled the kitchen right away. Designed by her husband and a friend with a degree in interior design, the new space is outfitted with all their must-haves and more. "We love everything about our remodel," she says. New kitchen size: 14 by 28 feet Budget: $65,000. Designed by her husband and a friend who studied interior design. Location: Modesto, California
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8. Bridge floors and walls. Sometimes a contrasting cabinet finish can provide a visual transition between the wall treatment and the flooring. The warm cherry-tone lower cabinets in this classic kitchen extend the warmth of the brick underfoot and also create a buffer between the white units and the darker floor and backsplash materials.
Add a barely-there breath of color. Colors don't have to shout to boost visual panache. In this quiet, elegant kitchen, silvery gray on the island adds another nuance to the creamy whites and pale dove grays that cloak the rest of the space. It lends just enough presence without disturbing the peace.
. Create a brilliant focal point. A mannerly cream-colored kitchen comes to life with a rich red island — the star of the room. Besides drawing attention, it pulls the tones of the backsplash and the glass-front cabinet interiors into the room. Bright cabinetry usually works best against a neutral backdrop to avoid an eye-boggling color competition.
Basement exhibition. Convert your basement space into a gallery, with all of your personal favorite artwork on the walls.
Black countertops in an all-white kitchen. A classic look (and a classic crumb enhancer).
The end of this island could have languished as wasted space, but the owners jumped on the opportunity to tuck in a microwave. instead of the wine rack i could have 1 deep drawer to put in the toaster , breadmaker etc. when company comes to free up counte space.....ask Richard if he can install a drawer
stools, dark counter but cabinets same on island
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Faucets are used not only for washing dishes or hands; they should also be able to reach all corners of your sink for proper cleaning. You might benefit from one with a spray nozzle or purified water spout.
A green tint can be a great kitchen countertop color, working as well as it does with medium and dark woods. There are the usual suspects: granite, quartz, Corian... But how about bringing some beach style home with a high-drama green-tinted glass countertop. NOTE the counter extension
yellows and gray..perfect idea for dispay in kitchen
Contemporary at the Ritz Contemporary Kitchen, New York This expansive contemporary penthouse kitchen, with stunning views overlooking White Plains, and the Hudson Valley was designed by Barbara Bell and Bilotta senior designer, Jeff Eakley. The cabinetry is Artcraft in a mix of high-gloss Dannogri laminate, Anthracite high-gloss lacquer, and a custom Gray matte paint. The island, great for entertaining, features a waterfall quartzite countertop with Caesarstone on the perimeter. The backsplash is a metallic glass tile. The Anthracite high gloss lacquer cabinetry hides a paneled 36” Subzero refrigerator and 36” paneled freezer while showcasing a SubZero wine refrigerator and a stainless-steel Bosch wall oven and microwave. A stainless-steel Faber hood sits above a Wolf cooktop. Hidden in the island is an extra Subzero refrigerator drawer for easy to reach drinks. Dishwasher is Miele. Designer: Barbara Bell with Bilotta Designer Jeff Eakley Photo Credit: Phillip Ennis Kitchen - huge contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stain...
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