Kitchens
Range accent tile
Walnut - wood of the year 2020
Three tone color kitchen. White cabinets on the perimeter, classic blue (color of the year) accented bank of cabinets, light wood island
Range hood
Range hood
Shelf bracket
Bracket close up
Iron bracket to hold up range hood and shelves
Wolf ovens
Built-in appliances with w/finished ends. Range hood metal and wood. Maybe different island color countertop if island cabinets white,too.
Like herringbone wood floor / slate mud room
Like the shape and legs of island. 9 to 12” of overhang for comfortable leg room at kitchen island
Island pendents
Solid slabs. The opposite of a tile pattern, a single slab is a popular choice for contemporary backsplashes. Although typically more of an investment than patterned tile, a slab can be an excellent choice for compact kitchens where not much material is required. It achieves a very open look and can be created with one single material piece cut to form a matching backsplash and counter. For a budget-friendlier option, you can also look for off-cut slab pieces to create a short backsplash in a luxe stone, and use a less expensive material for the counter that picks up on the veining tones to coordinate beautifully.
Cabinets
pillar storage
Stove hood and pillars on either side of stove...see next pic
when it comes to white cabinets, Jacob says she’s seeing a transition from “stark bright white to a softer white, like Alabaster (by Benjamin Moore), which pairs well with the black and navy trends.”
Range hood/ cabinets
Touch-Activated Faucets With a sharp, deep sink, let’s make it even easier to use by adding a touch-activated faucet. These smart devices aren’t just for minimalist tech-head homes. They come in a range of styles to suit even more traditional or transitional kitchens. Inside that stylish faucet is a sensor that activates the faucet just from a tap, so you can turn on water even with your hands occupied. The next time you’re making dough (or just making a mess) and need to rinse off, you’ll be glad you can turn on the faucet with just a tap from your elbow.
Second view
Really like cabinets
Love feel of space
1. Appliances, Sinks and Lighting I recommend that clients select appliances and sinks during the preliminary design phase, which often comes before selecting the rest of the finishes and fixtures. This is so the plans can reflect the proper sizes, which will in turn affect the cabinetry layout. Also, I recommend choosing the type and amount of lighting fixtures during this phase: cans, semi-flush mounts, how many pendants over the island and so on, in order to complete the lighting plans so the contractor to provide estimates. Most people haven’t actually picked what style pendant light yet, but at least the decision about number is done. It’s also time to decide whether or not you want a prep sink in addition to your main sink. At this point, by the way, it’s fine if you decide to change from a 36-inch range to a cooktop and wall oven. By the time you get to final construction documents or order cabinets, however, these decisions must be finalized. The nice thing is that there are now a few big decisions that you can check off your list.
Simple Architectural Details: You may see legs on islands, feet or furniture-style toekicks, crown molding and even a paneled hood, but these details are often restrained in a classic kitchen rather than being over the top and ornate.
Upper cabinets hung 21” to 24” above counter
Love the white cabinets, thickness of counter, wood accents, molding except crown.
Want “Wolf” six burner/36” range top. Like the built in range hood with side panels. Double oven wall/ convection 30” oven and steam oven and a warming drawer.
Decorative Details Details like shaped cabinet doors, niches for spices and oils, and decorative lighting should all be considered while working on the design development and finish and fixture selection.
Using decorative tile in the kitchen is a great way to express your personality and style, but proportion and scale are critical. Tile is a pretty permanent decision; once it’s up, it’s expensive to change. You or your designer should do color studies and pattern studies, and look at them alongside photos and samples to be absolutely sure you’re making the right choices. Tip: Order current samples of the materials you’re considering. Get a door sample with your style and finish for final approval. Make sure you go to the stone supplier and view and tag the actual slab of marble for your countertops, and make sure to order a current control sample of tile for your backsplash. All these extra steps will cut down on costly mistakes.
Dark floors, white cabinets, tile backsplash, and Subzero French door frig. w/ cabinet front.
Lighting Above an Island: When thinking of pendant lighting what probably comes to mind first are fixtures hung in a kitchen. They are a great solution for providing adequate task lighting while also providing an opportunity to enhance or reinforce the kitchen design. Typically pendants should be placed 28 to 34 inches above the countertop, or 72 inches above the floor. Another tip in hanging pendants above an island or peninsula is to hang the fixtures high enough so that while standing you are not staring directly into the lights. Island pendents are from Restoration Hardware
Like light airy feel, transitional with some elegant detail...
Furnishings and Accessories Choosing bar stools and tables and chairs for an eat-in kitchen usually comes at the end, but this is also important, so don’t just mail it in at this point. Think about adding patina and texture through vintage pieces if you can find them. And don’t forget about items like decorative plate racks, artwork and area rugs or runners. Small touches like this can add much character to a new kitchen.
Like the feel of this kitchen and the china cabinet
Stainless steel makes a great toe kick if you have stainless appliances or handles, tying the whole palette together.
Like window wall w/counter cabinets
Like dark floors, cafe’ chairs, Subzero French door frig.
Cabinets, Countertops and Tile Depending on what type of professional you hired, or if you are doing your own kitchen, you may start the finishes and fixture selection process from a different jumping-off point. Rather than picking the cabinet wood species and finish color by itself, and then picking countertops and tile, I like to have my clients work on an overall palette of materials at the same time. Layer the materials and create collages of patterns, textures and colors to see what works best together. Sure, a client might have the idea that they want a “white kitchen,” meaning white cabinets, but there are many “whites” out there, and what you mix them with really makes a huge impact on what the overall kitchen will look like.
Like feel of space
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