Large and elegant but utterly simple, this Belgian country combines a warm blend of natural surfaces. White stucco walls, unvarnished wood, neutral stone and touches of wrought iron come together in a perfect Belgian country kitchen old-house created by Brigitte and Alain Garnier, the well known Belgian antique dealer-designers. While the architecture of the room lends itself … [Read more...]
Custom Cherry Kitchen Tour
An amazing update from disco silver to a natural cherry kitchen with custom features galore. When Margie B set out to renovate the ‘70s kitchen in her New England home she wanted a new cherry kitchen. She also hoped to keep the original footprint of the room and wanted a peninsula instead of an island. “We were a bit apprehensive about this as the trend is to do the reverse,” … [Read more...]
Bistro Tile Floor Kitchen
The Art Deco bistro tile floor is a classic for kitchens that's not seen often. Here's a beauty. When you live in New York City, a bistro tile floor is more than a classic, it's a staple. When I lived in a 1929 building, we found an original bistro tile floor beneath a newer tile floor added during the 1960s. Many of these original floors are still going strong in restaurants … [Read more...]
Green Slate Counter Kitchen
The soft beauty of green slate counters blends in well with a country look. Green slate counters are a bold step in a country style kitchen. Slate is a porous stone and prone to water staining. Many kitchen designers would advise against using it extensively in food preparation areas. But this kitchen with green slate counters breaks the rules. The green slate matches the … [Read more...]
