Home Improvement Magazine Kitchen Fashions Fall 2017 | Page 7

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n most houses, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is a
place where people gather to eat, talk, laugh, and—most
of the time—cook. Sometimes, however, the kitchen is
something more. It becomes a piece of art, something to not
only live in, but to admire as well. It fits so beautifully into the
aesthetic of the home that you can hardly tell where the living
space ends and the kitchen begins. This is such a kitchen. The marble-looking rococo quartz countertop, combined with
the light grey tones in the herringbone-patterned backsplash tile,
help to balance the darker cabinetry and bring some light back
into the space. Large windows on either side of the range hood
(pg. 6 bottom right photo), along with the open-concept design
and twelve-foot ceiling, offer plenty of light, which is accented
by the beautiful double chandelier pendants over the island.
This project wasn’t a renovation but rather a new construction,
which meant that before the walls were even built, details were
being ironed out to create a seamlessly designed space for both
form and function. The kitchen was placed in the middle of the
home and is open on one side to the foyer, and on the other to
an expansive dining and living area. This layout creates a feeling
of grandeur in the space, which, along with the tastes of the
homeowners, lent itself to a more traditional design style. This kitchen is loaded with hidden elements that allow the aesthetics
to be maintained while keeping functionality intact. The two
decorative spindles on either side of the cooktop pull out for spice or
baking storage (pg. 6 top left photo); a microwave drawer and trash
compactor in the island blend into the cabinetry and maximize
counter space (pg. 6 top right photo). There are pull-out trays in
the pantry surrounding the fridge and the double wall ovens off
to the side allow for large meal preparation without taking space
away from lower cabinetry. The corner pillars which support the
countertop overhang (pg. 7 bottom photo) not only open for
more hidden storage but also allow for plenty of room for seating.
The raised-panel door, the black lacquer finish with worn
edges, the decorative spindles and crown moulding; the
corbels, furniture toe-kicks, and custom range hood—made
by DJC Carpentry and Millwork, the sister company to
Kitchen Fashions, and painted to match the cabinetry; all
seamlessly create a traditional and timeless classic style.
Overall, this kitchen is unique and timeless, ideal for entertaining,
cooking and living and perfectly designed for this family’s style, taste
and needs.
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