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Newcastle Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Pale gray painted cabinets, white accents and light wood bespeak Scandinavian interiors which have appeared so often in magazines the visual shorthand is well established. It seems inevitable this palette would find its way into kitchens although gray might never rival the classicism of English white or the currency of mid-century Java as far as cabinets are concerned. Still, gray kitchens have their adherents (Martha Stewart among them) and this English beauty offers a deft combination of uncluttered simplicity, open storage and serious 19th century furniture in the form of a “larder” cabinet. Styled to hold food, it also could house a microwave, mixer and other appliances -- with dry foodstuffs and root vegetables stored in pull-out baskets below. We laud the combination of brushed knobs on cabinets along with rudimentary finger pulls in some drawers plus the unapologetic towel rail along one side of the island that makes any fancier essential seem a trifle foolish. So let's add this Newcastle Furniture kitchen to our fave list. The strapping Mercury range – sure would love to test-drive on this baby – may be familiar to UK kitchen mavens but it’s one not often seen on the Western side of the Pond. Perhaps it stopped us cold because we’re currently stove-shopping and we thought we’d looked at every possibility -- though ten minutes on rangecookers.co.uk makes it clear that we have miles to go before we choose. (Photos via Newcastlefurniture.com)

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Sending out a Mission vibe is easy when foursquare cabinets are splashed along the soffit area of a galley kitchen and the island is clad in repeated vertical panels. Curved brackets that support the island’s curved serving shelf soften up the lines. The raised counter on the open side of the island functions as a visual block -- a feature is often seen when a sink is in the island. Cool bluish-gray cabinets keep the kitchen looking pulled together with a variation only on the end where two white cabinets lighten things up and signal the presence of an aisle. Note the built-in refrigerator, also with panels but here's an example of how an icemaker-in-the-door can make the panels look a trifle choppy. The microwave oven also seems a bit too high for easy use. (Source: cottagewoodpartners.com)

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Modern metal cabinets have clean lines and swank details in additional to an unusual retro color scheme of stone gray and maroon played out on the adjoining wall. Casement windows and ceiling beams -- each painted gray -- soften the hard edges to make this feel a little bit like the country, but on fast-forward. It's also easy to miss the very refined two-tone floor pattern that echos the two-tone ceiling beams as well as the cooktop and chimney hood that sits between the pair of windows. Note the way a horizontal partition, used like a soffit to lower the ceiling line and house lighting, also is pierced by the hood. (Source: hutkerarchitects.com)

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

Bead board has been a favorite cabinet material for for more than a century and suits this cottage-style, pearl gray-walled kitchen by Scandinavian designer Lene Bjerre. We especially love one feature: the open plate rack that allows wet dishes to drip right into the farm sink. Additional moments of charm are found in brackets holding up the shelf, the retro look of the faucet mounted into the wall, and the chicly utilitarian 4 x 4” tile backsplash. (Source: Sheetmoss)

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

A copper and reclaimed pine hood (Vent-a-Hood liner) sets the rustic tone for this cooking space, which opens into the family room and two adjacent pantry areas. An antique iron seal from a New York bridge handsomely decorates the tiled range guard (Frosted Soda 4” from Status Tiles), creating a focal point behind the GE Monogram dual-fuel stove. The kitchen takes its theme from the paint color on the English-style island. Inspired by the British bespoke firm, Chalon, the island has an open pot-shelf on each end. The cabinets were custom made in England, painted with Farrow & Ball’s French Gray, and glazed. Pine base cabinets flanking the range are also glazed, and topped by honed Golden Leaf granite. Panels on the 48” GE Monogram fridge are glazed Farrow’s Cream. Antique pine gives the top of the island the mellow quality of a farm table -- the Rohl faucet is the big clue to its true function. Adjacent to the double-bowl Villeroy & Boch fireclay apron sink is a set of Fisher & Paykel dish drawers which look like regular storage. The floor is travertine.

The ends of the island have great English detail often found in Victorian kitchens: slatted pot shelves, drawers with contrasting wooden knobs, and table legs with tapered block feet. In contrast, note the bracket feet on range-wall cabinets. This pine beauty has ample storage and heaps of charm. Adjacent to the refrigerator, it visually relates to the cabinets flanking the stove: the same granite counter (making it durable as a buffet) and a copper midriff that matches the hood. The center of the top has a two-tier plate rack. Upper cabinet doors are inset with chicken wire. Lurking in the side pantry is a dramatic, pine-backed Farrow & Ball black hutch that serves as a “coffee station.” A bar sink, installed under the pine counter top, has a Newform faucet. Glass-front upper doors are piggy-backed on a pair of horizontal cabinets with chicken wire fronts -- home to the mugs and other crockery. (Source: Allison A.) Be sure to see the rest of Allison's home in the Alabama Stone Cottage house tour.

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Modern elements plus an unusual color crank up the impact of a busy kitchen packed with traditional cabinets. On the conservative side are gray-painted beaded doors enhanced with black glaze, crown molding, granite counters, conventional faucets, and glass-panel doors flanking an open shelf. The angled ceiling, sleek pendant lights hanging from an ultra-modern rail, and glass-mosaic back splash move it forward. The lighting and appliances (crowned by a big TV) bespeak a big budget and sophisticated design. (Source: adelphikitchens.com).

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Stainless steel as a thematic color is a bold move by designer Christopher Peacock. The stainless-gray subway tile over the chimney hood mixed with metal tiles behind the range sets one focal point for the cool, gray scheme. The stone floor grounds the color. Refinements about, too: Twin glass-door refrigerators are set within a pair of kitchen hutches with divided glass door cabinets on top. Both refrigerators and cabinets are topped by soffit cabinets though these don't run all the way up to the ceiling. In the center of this cool kitchen is an island in dark, natural wood tones. One side houses a sink and work area topped with end-cut butcher block while on the other side is a half-moon shape seating area topped with marble. (Source:peacockcabinetry.com)

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

In 2008, high-end kitchens were updated with silver. Here, a wall of subway tile puts an edge on white. But the classic English kitchen with its Victorian roots remains: 4-light soffit cabinets, bin pulls, specialty drawers, fireclay farm sink, fireplace hood, Carrara-top island. The armoire refrigerator/freezer and cargo pendant lights were must-have embellishments, along with java-toned wood counters and accent bins that put a little flavor in the milk. (Source: Internet)

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

AtticMag » gray kitchen

Jane F — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:10:21 +0000

Cloud-Gray Foursquare Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:25:23 +0000

Stone and Maroon Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Pearl Gray Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:37 +0000

French Gray Island Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:37 +0000

Driftwood Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Peacock Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:38:03 +0000

Silver Wall Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Stone and Steel Kitchen

Jane F — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:28:26 +0000

It’s a high wire act to marry sleek modern steel to rustic stone wall and wood beams with spectacular results. Leave it to John Saladino, who wrapped pale stone around a bank of stainless drawers on the business side of the aisle. The fridge wall matches up. Natural fiber floor mats help soften things slightly. The transition is made where the counter becomes a buffet surface adjacent to the table and the edge of a rug shows up. (Photo: Saladino Style)