Modern Meets Farmhouse
Kitchen Interior Design
A dramatic blending of styles give this kitchen and dining area its unique panache. The authentic reclaimed barnwood siding, matching siding on the industrial sliding door, and a reclaimed column all contrast and set off the smooth polished surfaces of the kitchen’s work area. New engineered hardwood flooring unify kitchen, dining, and the new family room addition beyond.
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A pristine white quartz – Calcutta marble style countertop is the backdrop for food prep. Hand-glazed tile taken to ceiling height allows for the incorporation of Barnwood shelves above sink The island holds a 36" cooktop and built-in prep sink with garbage disposal. Food prep is helped along with hands-free Delta touch20 faucets. The food prep workflow was carefully analyzed from the prep sink with cutting board to cooking surfaces.
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The initial inspiration piece was this antique stove, with hopes to refurbish it to working condition – a plan which quickly ran into safety concerns. It became instead a thematic touchstone for the entire project and now greets visitors as they pass into the kitchen.
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Keeping everything stored away when not in use but close at hand when needed was a priority for this homeowner. An easy-access custom spice cabinet was made shallow enough to keep spice containers organized and visible at a glance.
Special Touches
In a kitchen pantry.
The homeowners are serious canning devotees; a craft which needs a space of its own for preparation, equipment, and storage. Providing the space for that hobby and for the display of finished goods was a must, so we decided early on to devote a small off-kitchen space for the activity.
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"Becky has creative ideas we have not even imagined. She has amazing professional resources and relationships. Finally and importantly she is very careful with our money. She's become a friend along the way. Our recommendation of Becky is without reservation."
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A shelf for everything. Quirky coffee mugs and other treasures are displayed out of the way but uniquely visible in this corner shelf unit.
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The island forms a natural spot for gathering to chat with the chef while she works, but we didn’t want a row of stools cluttering the flow around the island. We provided enough space under the island’s end to
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Island is deep enough to provide loads of storage on both sides.
During consultations, it became clear that this blue accent color was a client favorite. Used purposefully throughout the space, it adds drama against an otherwise neutral palette.
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