For a custom maple cabinet kitchen it’s the grain and detailing that matters. It’s rare to come across a maple kitchen with a vintage American furniture look and not find it just a trifle staid. But when the cabinets are exquisitely made, proportioned and glazed, the result is as timeless and as classic as this custom wormy maple kitchen in Chicago. Perhaps most surprising … [Read more...]
Big Black Hood Kitchen
A big black hood from the 'time before stainless'. This large black hood is likely custom made. And it's so massive in this kitchen space it becomes the dominant design element. It also works the play of black and white appliances that was popular before the kitchen renovation boom of the early 2000s. The hood holds sway over a white gas range surrounded by a black inset in … [Read more...]