CANADIAN HOME TRENDS
CAN YOU TALK ABOUT THE
KITCHEN’S DESIGN?
JILLIAN STRAKY This
expansive kitchen’s design is
an open concept with ten foot
ceilings and large windows to
capture waterfront views. The
homeowners are a professional
couple with three children
under five years old and a
lovable Wheaten Terrier. They
are a design-minded couple
who wanted a white kitchen
with dramatic appeal, a modern
traditional feel, the warmth of
wood and great function. We
achieved a stately, classic kitchen
with an eclectic mix of modern
and vintage elements.
CHT WHAT IS YOUR
FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT
IN THIS SPACE?
JS I love the marble-look tiled
wall which is made of large
book matched porcelain slabs.
We kept the backs off of the
cabinetry so the veining of tile
can be seen through the cabinet
glass. Beyond the beauty, this
was also a functional choice.
Unlike marble, this porcelain
is not porous, so it’s basically
maintenance-free!
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE
AND SPLURGE?
JS We used well-priced
undermount stainless sinks,
faucets, cabinetry pulls, and
subway tile on the walls, and
we reused the island chairs
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from the previous residence.
We splurged on appliances,
cabinetry, Cremona bolts for the
glass cabinets doors, porcelain
slabs for the backsplash and the
pendant lighting over the island.
CHT WHAT IS A COMMON
MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE
WHEN DESIGNING A
KITCHEN?
JS I would recommend that
homeowners capitalize on
vertical space, whether it be
for cabinetry and storage, or
for drama with a range hood
or tile. The magic lies in all the
details! Lighting, backsplash and
display can elevate your kitchen
design from good to great! - Space
designed by HouseWears, www.housewears.
ca, Photography by Max Wedge, www.
maxwedgephotography.com