In a rustic kitchen, a huge concrete trough sink dominates the island. In a Calistoga, California vineyard kitchen, an enormous concrete trough sink dominates one side of the island. While I don't have measurement, the sink appears to be at least six feet long. A pair of gooseneck bridge faucets create two work areas for the sink. With a double clean-up sink with dish drawers … [Read more...]
Tin Ceiling Kitchen
In a kitchen super-abundant with detail the most striking feature – embossed tin tile – stands out. Tin tile was used for ceilings early in the century as a way to add detail and pattern but inexpensively. No doubt the tiles were also used for cosmetic reasons. Tin tile isn't for every kitchen but it works in this one which is full of Victorian style details including the … [Read more...]
Hand-Finished Cherry Kitchen
The simplicity of hand finished cherry cabinets with black granite has a vintage New England feeling. In a newly built Connecticut house, the owner wanted a traditional New England look. For the kitchen that meant the hand-rubbed patina of vintage cabinets she had in the kitchen of her former home. It took some doing to find woodworkers who could provide the look she wanted … [Read more...]
Neutral Wood Kitchen
It sounds odd to say this neutral wood kitchen reminds me of a cushy sofa -- but it does. Like a basic sectional, this kitchen looks comfortable and practical – medium-tone neutral wood cabinets with squared staple handles and frosted glass doors flanking the window. And like a sectional, the clean lines and square elements help keep it modern. The range wall boasts classic … [Read more...]
Mission Style Kitchen
Mission style oak cabinets offer a natural look for a beach house kitchen. The four square motif, typical of 20th century Mission style, appears on the raised eating bar that divides the monochromatic natural oak kitchen from the adjacent great room. Awning windows, industrial pendant lights, an English-style work table/island with turned legs and tiles set into the ends help … [Read more...]
Mission Barn Kitchen
Mission-style cabinets in a barn kitchen space creates a unique fusion for a beach house Windows set high in a soaring open space let wonderful natural light into this galley barn kitchen. xposed timbers set off the wood of the Mission-style natural wood cabinets with a hutch resembling Hoosier cabinets on each side of the pro-style range. Hutches are backed with beadboard … [Read more...]
Knotty Pine Kitchen
A modest upgrade that matches up a vintage knotty-pine breakfast room to a streamlined kitchen. It’s not easy to produce a new kitchen yet retain a vintage ‘60s look. That was the goal for this kitchen and breakfast room which represents a gentle but intelligent renovation. New Tedd Wood custom pine cabinets blend into the vintage paneling style of the dining area right down … [Read more...]
