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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 70 CanadianHomeTrends.com 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!