Kitchen
corner drawers
Ceiling for the kitchen (ish?)
Thanks to the advent of undercabinet power strips, “backsplash acne” (outlets installed every few feet across the face of a backsplash) can be a thing of the past, freeing designers to create unbroken expanses of color or elaborate, uninterrupted designs. The only downside: You have to unplug appliances if you want to avoid seeing the power cords dangling from above.
Lee Tripi Design SaveEmail Cavanaugh predicts we’ll be seeing more backsplashes made from metal laminates, which are similar to conventional plastic laminates but have metal skins. Long popular in commercial applications, they’re now finding their way into the home, as in this North Carolina kitchen by Lee Tripi Design, which uses a product called Chemetal. This metal-topped laminate is easy to bend and shape, and is available in a variety of finishes.
How about textiles? Here an exotic piece of fabric was laminated between sheets of glass for use as a backsplash.
Design Matters SaveEmail Actual money plants were sandwiched between translucent panels from 3form in this Menlo Park, California, installation. The company makes variations in both glass and resin, utilizing grasses, flowers, abstract patterns and the like. “Used the right way, it’s heat impervious, it’s easy to clean, and it comes in large formats,” says Julie Cavanaugh, adding, “It makes a lovely design statement
Glass with red paint - look at transition to eating space with pull up cabinets like Ridgeway
Glass backsplash - with whatever color you want coming through. Love it. Pot filler can still be used. Like the hood fan too.
Sweet - stone doors hide spices!
I like this stone counter top (Carrara slab) and refrigerator system with drawers!! Look at the bench under the window - could work for our window in the kitchen where the current eating space is
Caesarstone countertops and backsplash. Granite is out for 2015. Dealing more with seamless surfaces and backsplashes that don't collect grease and grime. Touch me textiles as well.
Dual exhausts - fewer upper cabinets for a more "Open feel"
high windows
Accent Wall, lights, neutral cabinets
Storage Shelves
Vaulted ceiling
Cool fireplace
Patio! with slate flooring?
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