USA Kitchen Trends US Kitchen Trends Vol. 30/09 | Page 13

Clean, classic and light, white is still the color
of choice in many kitchens, new or remodeled.
And with no connection to any particular style,
this neutral tone blends readily into a variety of
surroundings – all it takes is attention to detail.
This kitchen, by architect Scott Javore,
replaces several smaller rooms in a 1930s home,
including a cramped kitchen built in the ’70s.
The house was also extended to the rear with a
bay window and floor-to-ceiling doors to gain
additional space for the remodel.
Pushed towards the garden views and light,
the new kitchen is 25 percent larger than the

original, and close to the dining room.
“It was important for the design to balance
the classic detailing of the home with a more
contemporary air, appropriate to a young
family,” says Javore. “For this reason, the crown
mouldings found in other areas of the home are
repeated here. We also introduced pilasters and
a traditional-look Imperial Danby countertop
with an ogee edge on the island.”
To offset and complement this detail, the
perimeter countertop has a simple, square edge.
For another contrast, Carrara marble features on
the backsplash, but in a contemporary subway

Preceding pages: Contemporary
pendants over the island and an oldworld chandelier over the breakfast
table offer a clue to the contrasting
yet complementary accents in this
kitchen by architect Scott Javore.
These pages: Pilasters, ogee
edges and ornate mouldings all
connect with the original style of
the 1930s home. Square edges
on the perimeter countertops and
transitional cabinet doors add a
modern sensibility.

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