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White Kitchen Cabinetry, AKURUM/
RAMSJÖ, IKEA, www.IKEA.ca; Handles,
FINTORP, IKEA, www.IKEA.ca; Black
Kitchen Faucet, GLITTRAN, IKEA, www.
IKEA.ca; Double Bowl Sink, DOMSJÖ,
IKEA, www.IKEA.ca;Integrated Dishwasher,
RENLIG, IKEA, www.IKEA.ca; Microwave
Oven with Extractor Fan, DÅTID, IKEA,
www.IKEA.ca; Slide-In Range with Gas
Cook Top, FRAMTID, IKEA, www.IKEA.ca;
Refrigerator/Freezer, DÅTID, IKEA, www.
IKEA.ca; Laminate Counter Top, PRÄGEL,
IKEA, www.IKEA.ca; Birch Extendable
Table, NORDEN, IKEA, www.IKEA.ca; Stool,
INGOLF, IKEA, www.IKEA.ca; Wall Colour,
General Paint, Skoki CLW1040W, www.
generalpaint.com

of this traditional door helped offset the often
sterile look that one gets with a white kitchen.
The addition of the beautiful black FINTORP
door handles reinforced the black and white
theme of this space. Marc then complemented
the style of handles with the GLITTRAN
kitchen faucet in black. “I first fell in love with
the porcelain sink. I felt the porcelain would
bring that old loft look to the space, and when
paired with this traditional faucet, they become
unique conversation pieces.”
However, this kitchen has more going for it
than its youthful good looks. Its careful design
makes it highly practical and functional. It
was imperative to the homeowners that they
have ample counter top space as they are avid
cooks. But it wasn't enough to simply meet
their culinary criteria, the kitchen also had to
include an area to accommodate the couple's
lavish dinner parties. “A large table that extends
to comfortably fit twelve guests, was placed in
front of the linear kitchen. The table acts as an
island and more than doubles their counter space
when needed.” says Atiyolil. As space was at a
premium in this loft, the walls were painted in a
warm-white (General Paint’s Skoki CLW1040W)
as to reflect the natural light coming through
the large industrial windows. “The space was
originally a very dark colour and the wall colour
wrapped around the twelve foot ceilings. When

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using such a dark hue, your natural light will
absorb into the colour. I love using soft colours
as they help reflect natural light to make a space
feel more vast. In a loft renovation, you want
that open look. I chose a white as it would reflect
the most natural light.”
The homeowners are now settled into their
new home and can attest to the practicality of
the kitchen. They hosted a dinner party in their
kitchen last week and received a fire-star review
from all of their dinner party guests!