Mirror tiles are making a comeback and looking very glam in a variety of sizes To a certain generation, mirror tiles always will have a “disco ball” association but truth is, they can look pretty great in certain spaces. Bathrooms are prime for mirror applications although a designer friend in Chicago used it on his kitchen backsplash to reflect amazing views of Lake Michigan. … [Read more...]
A Suddenly Social Kitchen
As a serious cook, a social kitchen was an afterthought, not initially a necessity. This past July, after visiting House Beautiful’s Kitchen of the Year, designed by Mick DeGiulio, I realized what was missing in mine: a place for Mr. AM or a visitor to sit down, hang out and socialize. In other words, a social kitchen. Many people have seating “bars” in kitchens but I find … [Read more...]
Between Fridge Storage
Separating paneled built in fridge units with detailed custom features hides appliances behind a furniture look. A built in fridge and freezer may or not be hidden behind wood panels although the lack of visible hinges and grilles is a plus. Though not always. The idea with built ins often is to create a different look in the kitchen. That can be achieved by installing the … [Read more...]
Refrigeration in Disguise
Refrigeration disguised by panels makes an ordinary kitchen appliance look like an armoire or a pantry. Over the past few years, the look of refrigeration has changed. Integrated refrigerators and freezers have progressed from those which take panels to custom, full-blown furniture statements, especially in high end kitchens. The paneled refrigeration trend has been spurred … [Read more...]