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Modest dimensions and a long list of must-have elements — including cooktop-oven, washer-dryer, dishwasher and farmhouse sink — made the kitchen challenging for Marsh to plan. “Because it’s a small room, rather than big cupboards there are solid oak shelves on the wall,” he says.The Pros and Cons of Upper Kitchen Cabinets and Open Shelves
Marsh stretched his budget by using economical cabinet boxes with more expensive door fronts in the kitchen. Like the shelves, the countertops are oak, but it’s a substantial end-grain version. “It weighs a ton, and I have to oil it every year,” he says. “But wood’s a lovely material, and I think it gives it a more natural, [homey] feel.” The window shade is also made from fabric from the local wool mill.Cooke & Lewis Carisbrooke framed doors and drawer fronts: B&Q; countertops: Norfolk Oak Your Guide to 15 Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials
Sink and faucet. The sink adds another beautiful material: hammered copper. The faucet, like the cabinet hardware, is oil-rubbed bronze.Lighting. There are recessed lights and undercabinet lighting to keep things bright, while a mix of clear glass and textured glass pendants serves the island and the sink.Look at more copper kitchen sinks
Photos by John PorchedduKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with two sons Location: Seaford, New YorkSize: 221 square feet (20.5 square meters)Designers: Project manager Mike Potapchuk and the homeownersThis kitchen in this Cape Cod-style house on Long Island, New York, was small and closed off from the rest of the house. “The homeowners love to spend their weekends treasure hunting at garage sales and flea markets all over the place and wanted more space to display their favorite things,” says project manager Mike Potapchuk. “She has a great eye and was very involved in the design.” Must-haves. The homeowners wanted a generously sized island and room for more than one person to work in the kitchen at a time. They also wanted enough seating for the whole family to hang out in the kitchen. In addition to having display space, they wanted to incorporate some of their favorite larger finds, like the vintage pantry door and a large hutch. One of the homeowners spent a lot of time on Houzz and fell in love with a Southern kitchen that had brick walls with arch details over the windows.
Another option is using two-tone combinations to add a little bit of drama and contrast. When incorporating a two-tone color design, always be sure to anchor the kitchen by using the darker color on the bottom cabinet and lighter on top.Pro tip. I’ve used paint colors like Benjamin Moore’s North Sea on the bottom portion of the cabinets and then Meadow Mist on top, or Sherwin-Williams’ Cityscape below and Alabaster above. 8 Great Kitchen Cabinet Color Palettes
The Big Family KitchenThis kitchen begins with a large built-in refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser. A microwave and coffee maker come next before transitioning to the cooking center, which hosts a double oven and warming drawer, and a large professional-grade cooktop to the far right. The sink and dishwasher in the island complete the work triangle positioned comfortably between the cooking and refrigerator centers.Key Measurements to Help You Design Your KitchenThe 15 Most Popular Kitchen Storage Ideas on HouzzFind kitchen storage and organization products in the Shop section
An efficient transitional-style kitchen has closed storage lining every wall.The number of people and cooks in your household will drive many of your kitchen storage choices. Consider four common scenarios:• The Minimalist: Those with efficient and concise lifestyles, such as urban dwellers and singles• The Starter Houzzer: Those just beginning homemaking and still adding to housewares• The Empty Nester: Those who downsize but still have plenty of things they want to keep• The Big Family: Those with a houseful of children of all ages, lots of stuff to stow or a resident gourmet cook
AFTER: With the wall down, the two spaces flow together. The new wood floor is now flush — no more tripping.
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