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Designer Meghan Carter showcases a
classic and timeless kitchen for the everyday
homeowner.
Photography Leslie Goodwin
Meghan Carter
Canadian Home Trends What is your
favourite design element in this kitchen?
Meghan Carter I love the art shelves next
to the window. We designed these to use
the shallow depth without blocking light
from the window. A great spot to display
favourite cookbooks or some special pieces
of art.
CHT What is the most common mistake
people make when designing a kitchen with
white cabinetry?
MC White cabinetry is classic and timeless
so it’s hard to make a mistake specific to that
colour choice. With that being said, there are
some common mistakes in kitchen design.
One of my pet peeves are cabinets that
stop short of the ceiling. In smaller urban
houses, this just feels like wasted space and
a dust collector. I also think it’s a mistake to
position a sink or cook-top in a configuration
that robs it of counter space on both
sides. Doing so, cuts your work space in
half, so even having as little as 15” makes a
difference. If you’re going white with your
cabinets, don’t be afraid to be bold in your
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cabinet hardware selection. It’s a great way
to bring some personality into a neutral
kitchen and easy to swap out in a few years
if you want a change. Cabinet hardware
should be thought of as jewelry – that
finishing touch that makes the outfit.
CHT If you could describe this kitchen in a
few words, what would they be?
MC Beautiful. Functional. Kid-friendly.
Flexible. Timeless.
Space Designed by Meghan
Carter Design Inc., www.
meghancarterdesign.com;
Cabinetry Design, Meghan
Carter Design Inc., www.
meghancarterdesign.com;
Cabinet Manufactured,
Irpinia Kitchens, www.irpinia.
com; Kitchen Rad Cover
and Floating Shelves
Manufactured, Meghan
Carter Design Inc., www.
meghancarterdesign.com;
Counter tops, Caesarstone
2141 Blizzard; Dining Room
Cabinets, Carrara marble;
Backsplash, Saltillo Tiles,
www.saltillo-tiles.com;
Plumbing, Roman Bath,
www.romanbathcentre.com;
Island Stools AND Dining
Table, Crate & Barrel, www.
crateandbarrel.com; Dining
Chairs and Bench pillows,
Meghan Carter Design Inc.,
www.meghancarterdesign.
com; Wallpaper, Primavera,
www.primavera.ca; Sconces,
Union Lighting, www.
unionlightingandfurnishings.com