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3. Marvelous Maple Designer: Julie Deuble of Sierra Unlimited Construction and Arbor Craft Cabinetry Location: Buffalo, New York Size: 299 square feet (28 square meters); 23 by 13 feet Homeowners’ request. Replace dark cherry cabinets, an island with a bar and other elements to create a brighter, more open-feeling kitchen. Wood cabinets. Natural maple. “They were never interested in painted cabinetry, preferring the beauty of wood grain,” designer Julie Deuble says of her clients. “It keeps the kitchen bright and airy without having to choose white cabinetry.” Other special features. Fantasy Brown quartzite countertops, Italian porcelain floor tile with a gray-washed wood look set in a herringbone pattern, steel-gray beveled mini-subway backsplash tile. A covered radiator box on the left with a soapstone top acts as a window bench. Designer tip. “Trim color does not have to be the same in every room,” says Deuble, who used Houzz extensively with her clients during the whole-house renovation project. “We selected a gray here because white, though used elsewhere in the home, would have been too stark. Wood trim would not have made sense unless it matched the cabinetry, which we didn...
Meanwhile, brass hardware and a hefty reclaimed-wood floating shelf add warmth, while marble-look quartz countertops and beveled white subway tiles with white grout deliver timeless yet of-the-moment style. Read more about this kitchen More on Houzz 5 Trade-Offs to Consider When Remodeling Your Kitchen 10 Common Kitchen-Layout Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Get kitchen design ideas Find a kitchen designer in your area Shop for home products
1. Blue Is Best The most popular kitchen uploaded to Houzz in the last three months is all about that blue and brass. Designer Richard Sterman of Palisades Kitchen & Bath helped his Los Angeles clients save money by refinishing their existing cabinets and range hood in a custom shade of St. Bart’s by Sherwin-Williams.
The waterfall-edge island, the wood base and satin brass finish on the cabinet hardware also wowed users.
2. Light Me Up Sure, the spacious layout in this Houston kitchen by Jamestown Estate Homes is something to yee-haw about. But many Houzz users were drawn to the Texas-size pendant lights above the island and the circular pendant light in the adjacent living area. Island pendants: Achilles in aged brass, Hudson Valley Lighting; living room light: Chambers 15-light pendant in aged bronze, Hudson Valley Lighting
The custom island includes glass drawers that store and display china.
3. In the Zone Designer Adriana Solmson’s innovative Z-shape island in this New York home won a ton of readers over. Solmson packed in several prep zones, bar-height seating, storage and more.
A sliding barn door in a color that complements the cabinets conceals a pantry.
Brass-and-glass shelving and a custom hood that matches the range detailing also had Houzz users saving this kitchen to their ideabooks.
5. On the Range The custom, open mahogany island and brass-accented range steal the show in this Chicago kitchen by Summer Thornton Design.
6. Island Dreams The large island and spacious open floor plan in this Los Angeles kitchen by Gavin Green Home Design captivated a lot of Houzz users. The finer details, such as the gold light fixtures, symmetric white cabinetry and elegant blue paint color on the island base, really make this kitchen stand out.
The narrow design packs in a lot of storage and function.
7. Gorgeous in Green This San Diego-area kitchen by sk7 design studios combines several popular trends of the last couple of years. Jewel-tone green cabinets, countertop-to-ceiling backsplash tile and a large window wall make this an enviable space.
Nearby, a cozy breakfast area seems nestled in the treetops.
A mirrored backsplash bounces natural light around the range area during the day.
8. Into the Woods An abundance of white oak cabinetry by RMS Designs and French oak flooring paired with white walls and countertops make for a warm and inviting kitchen that complements the wooded outdoors visible through the large windows of this home built by Total Concepts.
Unlacquered brass and honed Carrara marble countertops punctuate the country-European style that Wikman and the homeowners were going for.
9. Beige and Beautiful Soft beige cabinets in this kitchen designed by Christina Wikman create a “light and airy but not sterile” atmosphere, she says. Cabinet paint: Drop Cloth, Farrow & Ball Shop for bar and counter stools
10. White and Welcoming The creamy white custom cabinets with inset doors built by Walker Woodworking set the stage for a calm, classic style in this North Carolina kitchen by Brandon Fitzmorris of Greenbrook Design. The coordinating light tones of the glass backsplash tile, floor, countertops and even the Roman shades all add to the soothing atmosphere.
6. Belgian Bliss in Minnesota Design takeaway: Find global inspiration for your kitchen and re-create it at home A homeowner’s love for Belgian design shows in this updated kitchen, designed by Kate Roos, that offers great function with transitional style. Gray walls and custom cabinets plus a crisp white ceiling set a soothing tone. The vintage glass pendant lights over the island once hung in a Belgian grocery store. The glass door on the right leads to a terrace.
In this Boston kitchen by Windhill Builders, soft gray cabinets (Light Pewter by Benjamin Moore) join soft satin-brass fixtures and a light marble backsplash and quartzite countertops for a refreshing look.
6. Softly Colored Kitchens If there’s one word that describes the palette of many popular kitchens lately, it’s “soft.” This concept is clearly demonstrated in the Pittsburgh kitchen shown here, which is one of the most popular kitchens uploaded to Houzz recently. Designed by You-Neek Designs and built by Prime 1 Builders, the kitchen features two-tone cabinets in very soft colors (Jasper Stone for the lowers and Mindful Gray for the uppers, both by Sherwin-Williams), creating a calm, serene, approachable look.
Design trends: Some wood pullout wine racks are just enough to add a bit of visual variety.
Here, vertical wood pullouts flanking the range help offset the white cabinets and complement the range hood.
7/2019 Design trends: 1. Wood Cabinets Amid Painted Cabinets It’s hard to say if white cabinets will ever fall from the top spot in homeowner choices. More than 40 percent of renovating homeowners choose white cabinets, according to recent Houzz research. One way designers are keeping white kitchens interesting is by introducing other finishes to help break up the expanse of white cabinetry and add warmth, texture and interest. A great way to do that is by adding just a few beautiful wood drawers, as designer Jennifer Stuart has done in this Massachusetts kitchen.
A beach house is a natural draw for weekend guests, and it's inevitable that everyone ends up in the kitchen. Keep yours open with easy-access open shelves and glass-front cabinets, and include an ample island.
The kitchen is a key transitional space in form and function; the owners wanted a workspace that would welcome guests and provide a hub for entertaining. Two islands offer plenty of room for multiple cooks. The Marly limestone floors, stained white oak cabinets and honed Colonial Gold granite continue the feeling of warmth in the contemporary space. A glass tile backsplash and glass cabinet doors reflect the light. "It was important that the stone floor and cabinets worked together," DeForest says. "Rift-sawn white oak gave us the ability to get just the right stain." Cabinets: Woodway Woodworks; backsplash tiles: Glacier Glass 4- by 12-inch tiles (stacked) in 45/Raw Silk, Stone Source; counters: granite, Meta Marble & Granite
3. Use additional finishes to pull the space together. “Let contrast be the key,” says Justrich. “If the counters are rich and dark, go with a lighter backsplash. A monochromatic approach is great, but if the countertop is visually active, calm it down on the backsplash.” Choose a backsplash color that visually contrasts with your countertop and cabinetry. Floors are usually decided based on the surrounding rooms, but make sure the colors won’t clash with what’s in your kitchen. The other little things — lighting, fixtures, bar stools and hardware — can tie the look of the kitchen together. Again, less is more here. “Kitchens of multiple materials and colors require a lot of finesse,” says Ahmann. Tell us: How did you choose your kitchen materials palette? Homeowner Workbook: How to Remodel a Kitchen
6. Quartzite Is on the Rise Among natural stone surfaces, quartzite is gaining in popularity. It’s good for countertops, says Amy Oakley of the National Stone Institute. “The great thing about quartzite is it comes in so many colors, so a lot of it looks like marble, but it’s much stronger.” Silverwater quartzite was used for the island countertop in this room designed by The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn. Kitchen Counters: Quartzite Offers Strength and Beauty
2020 design - all natural material - oak cabinets, quartzite countertop, marble backsplash
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