Kitchen Design: 01/01/2007

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Architecturally correct

This kitchen is in a Normandy style home and it feels like it has always been there, architecturally. The ceramic"subway" tiles and white painted cabinets with a glaze are of the 1920"s . The appliances are of the 21st. century though. With some minor wall removal and the sacrifice of a closet, we were able to fit in a full size refrigerator and a pull out pantry around the corner from it. The open top, split rail, glass wall cabinets bring the eye up and give the illusion of higher ceilings. Good lighting completes the picture. Columbia cabinets.

Rich Cherry with slate backsplash

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This kitchen was done in a transitional craftsman style. The back splash and floor are different size slate tiles. The counter top is granite with a free form edge. The quarts double sink blends with the counter. An interesting ceiling add big time to the overall beauty of this kitchen. Brookhaven cabinets. Contractor: Homeowner

Kitchen Design philosophy

My philosophy about designing a kitchen is right in with the old adage" form follows function" Every kitchen I design has to be practical. Yes the aesthetics are important but the function is what you use everyday. I start designing a kitchen by asking a series of questions. I need to know what can or can not be done. What space do we have to work with. Does the budget allow finding more space. Is there room available outside the foot print of the house or can we take a wall down. Once the space we have to work with is determined, we then go to the look of the kitchen.