Shamrock, pine and mint are leaf green hues that can add intensity to our cooking spaces. Intense green – the color of envy – appears to be gaining on the more acidic yellow-greens shades we’ve been seeing. Perhaps that’s a sign of new confidence about color or just a vagary of shifting tastes. But for me, green kitchens have tremendous personality. And with a vibrant green on … [Read more...]
Console Charm
When space is an issue – particularly in a powder room -- a console sink is a smart and stylish choice. There very good reason that the console sink is seen so often in bathrooms. That has to do with scale, or proportional size. Consoles rest on legs rather than a cabinet, which reduces visual bulk. Even when they are as large as a hunky, 30-inch Kohler Memoirs basin [top], … [Read more...]
Upholstery in Kitchens
Upholstery in kitchens provides cushy dynamics for dining and lounging. As the kitchen expands as a central living space, it’s natural include sofas, banquettes and chairs. The issues with upholstery in kitchens revolves around maintenance -- given the natural propensity for fabrics to stain, absorb cooking odors and become difficult to keep clean. But that's no … [Read more...]
