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3. Integrate the desk in front of a window. Putting your kitchen desk in front of a wall of windows is a wonderful way to bring in natural light and also have that much-needed nerve center called a kitchen desk.
1. Farmhouse FreshWood, white and shiplap come together to make this narrow space bright and cozy. The floating vanity leaves room below for storage and makes the space feel less crowded. Design takeaway: Since powder rooms tend to be small, they’re a great space to add a ceiling treatment because it won’t overwhelm the space or your budget.MoreKey Measurements to Help You Design a Powder RoomPhoto Flip: 102 Eye-Popping Powder Rooms
Oil and utensil pullouts. In another example of well-designed cabinetry, narrow pullout cabinets on both sides of the range offer space for frequently used cooking oils, as well as utensils — a nice convenience for a frequent cook. Cabinets: custom, rift sawn oak, stained gray and glazed with a white glaze; countertops: white marble, Rye Marble; hardware: Vinci pull, SchaubRead more about this kitchenMoreThe 10 Most Popular New Kitchen Photos of 2017The Most Popular New Bathroom Photos of 2017
Undersink drawer. Given the plumbing fixtures that must go beneath the kitchen sink and the fact that there isn’t much room in that space for storage, this area can feel like a dank mini-cave. This drawer has a clever cutout that gently surrounds the plumbing, making available the good, clean space while keeping the plumbing hidden. Cabinetry: painted to match Light Pewter 1464, Benjamin Moore; hardware: Schaub; countertops: Rye Marble; sink: Strive, Kohler; faucet: Rohl
Pantry barn doors. Here’s a lovely use of the barn door trend: opening a pantry. Because the doors slide on a rail, the kitchen or pantry doesn’t need clearance area for a swinging door, allowing more space for other uses. The wide pantry doors can also be left open for easy access. These barn doors create a pretty design accent with their gray paint and black hardware. Barn doors: custom, designed by Carly Visser, CVI Design; flooring: Santee Oak, Medallion collection, Naturally Aged Flooring; cabinet paint: Baby’s Breath 873, Benjamin Moore; island cabinet paint: SW 0077 Classic French Gray, Sherwin-Williams; wall paint: Passive 7064, Sherwin-Williams; pendants: Elk 66138-1, Elk Group International
Island drinks station. Rather than let the space at the end of the island go to waste, this homeowner installed a beverage refrigerator. Since guests are forever congregating around the kitchen island, this setup makes it easy for them to serve themselves — without getting in the way of the chef. Bar fridge: Vinopazzo, AG International; island cabinetry paint: Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Benjamin Moore; floor tile: Duomo in cream, Midgley West; countertop: quartz; pendant lights: Union Lighting
Arched panels, similar to those over the sink, frame the range’s decorative backsplash, which becomes the colorful focal point in the kitchen. More fun than formal, the sherbet hues crisscross in a punchy plaid pattern set on a diagonal. “The backsplash was the element to tie the homeowners’ love of bright and happy colors throughout their home into the kitchen,” Barber says.All the family members are over six feet tall, so Barber raised the cooktop height 2 inches above the standard 36-inch height to enhance comfort. Decorative backsplash tile: MacKenzie-Childs; 36-inch rangetop: Thermador
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