Kitchen

When space is tight, an ingenious trio of pullout corner drawers is a lifesaver, helping to solve the problem of lost space in those awkward-to-access base cabinets.

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backsplash same as countertops

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A soft gray just a few shades darker than the tile is a popular choice because it highlights a tile pattern without shouting for attention. This is especially true for tiles in which the shape, rather than a color or print, is the main feature, such as the charming fish scale shown here.

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Mirror image of our mater bath layout

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Handmade black tiles in a herringbone pattern add a pleasant contrast to all the white. The grout is light gray. The countertops are durable white quartz. A faucet in champagne bronze pairs well with the satin brass pulls on the cabinets.

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The new counters are a Taj Mahal quartzite with a honey amber vein.

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They can pull out the maple wood butcher block when cooking, making use of the space in front of the window. Then, they can clean it off and tuck it away. The drawer beneath the pullout countertop contains the family’s compost bin.

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They can pull out the maple wood butcher block when cooking, making use of the space in front of the window. Then, they can clean it off and tuck it away. The drawer beneath the pullout countertop contains the family’s compost bin.

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Countertops

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Install undercabinet plug molding. One option for a clutter-free backsplash is to install plug molding beneath the wall cabinets.

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Go for pop-up outlets. Another option for an outlet-free backsplash is a pop-up outlet that disappears into the countertop. These are especially useful in places where there are no wall cabinets to hide a plug molding strip.

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Don’t crowd the hood. When using a chimney hood, always leave at least 2 to 3 inches between the hood and the wall cabinets to the left and right. Visually, the hood will not look cramped, and the sides of the cabinets will stay cleaner longer.

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Backsplash

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