In a huge red barn kitchen, crimson acts as a siren call to cook and gather around the big island. A red barn kitchen, in a huge extension to an English country home, looks like a new addition to an old house -- which it is. Until you see the exterior view it’s hard to understand that the kitchen and dining space take up a majority of the "barn," which also includes a family … [Read more...]
Dove Gray Shaker Kitchen II
Dark gray shaker cabinets add an exquisite historic "furniture look" to an unfitted kitchen. Take a tour. For many years I’ve had the pleasure of showing this highly unique unfitted kitchen, one tastefully based on historic American Shaker furniture adapted for a modern home [top]. Now I discovered additional photos so I’m reposting this traditional beauty so it can be viewed … [Read more...]
Blue Floor Kitchen
'What’s that fabulous blue floor?' was my first question on seeing this kitchen. There’s a lot to say about this highly individual kitchen with a vivid blue floor by Baltimore architect Charles Bohl. Practicality aside, the color and texture of the Matisse-blue epoxy-paint floor makes everything appear to float on a shimmering lake – evoking water as a vital element – with … [Read more...]
Kiwi Green Kitchen
A kiwi green kitchen was perfect for funny girl Caroline Rhea, who loves sun and brightness. Cheerful and colorful were the criteria for this kiwi green country-style kitchen created for comedienne Caroline Rhea in LA by New York designer Amanda Nisbet. Ms. Nisbet is known for her bold use of color. The green walls set the theme for the kitchen, which blends intot he open plan … [Read more...]
French Gray Island Kitchen
A French gray island kitchen with English cabinets is a large kitchen of uncommon character and charm. In a spacious English style kitchen with French gray cabinets in Allison's elegant Alabama stone cottage kitchen, a copper and reclaimed pine hood (Vent-a-Hood liner) sets the tone for the cooking space. The kitchen also opens into the family room and two adjacent pantry … [Read more...]
Maple, Black & Moss Kitchen
A warm maple cabinet and family kitchen is also designed for heavy entertaining. A family of four uses this beautiful but homey 34- x 20-foot kitchen which boasts a pair of everything: islands, refrigerators (SubZero650s), dishwashers (Fisher&Paykel dish drawers & Miele Incognito), sinks, and range hoods. There’s also a baking center built into one of the … [Read more...]
