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1. All About That BaseThe most popular kitchen photo on Houzz in recent months is full of light and sophistication. Brass fixtures and hardware and dark gray paint on custom Shaker-style base cabinets steal the show. White walls and open shelves and a custom marble backsplash and countertop lend an airy, clean feeling, while a vintage runner rug on a floor of reclaimed heart pine creates warmth. Base cabinet paint: Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball; wall and upper cabinet paint: Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore; cabinet pulls in satin brass: Lew’s Hardware; faucet: East Linear in satin brass, Newport Brass; sink: Rohl; range: BlueStar; sconces: Schoolhouse ElectricSee more of this kitchenMoreHow Much Does a Remodel Cost, and How Long Does It Take?Kitchen Recipes: Secret Ingredients of 5 One-of-a-Kind Cooking Spaces19 Kitchen Projects Every Homeowner Should Know About12 Great Kitchen Styles — Which One’s for You?
7. Step Right InStorage and appliances take up the bulk of space in kitchens. Too much of either and things start to feel crowded. That’s why a walk-in pantry is one of the most coveted amenities when it comes to kitchen design. Here, the homeowners even found room for the microwave, freeing up space and visual design in the main area. See more of this home
8. Island PoppingSometimes it’s a simple decision that makes all the difference. Here, wide-plank reclaimed-oak boards covering part of the island take what could have been a perfectly OK kitchen to the next level. Gray cabinets, subway tile with dark grout, a waterfall-edge counter and globe pendant lights complete the casual-meets-classic design.
“After” photo by Taylor Abeel PhotographyAFTER: The homeowner-designer moved the refrigerator to the right and installed a smaller and shallower cabinet to its right. She kept the old appliances and changed out the cabinets and range hood. The stools at the island are not upholstered and can easily be wiped down. Stools: Crate & Barrel; hardware: Atlas Homewares; floor tiles: Regis in Tortora, Arizona TileRead more about this remodel
Photo by Laura RockettAFTER: The designer came up with a U-shaped layout to maximize space and storage, and the clients settled on a two-tone scheme for their cabinets. A shimmery backsplash tile elevates the design. The open shelves were made by a local woodworker; the brackets are simple silver ones from Ikea that the homeowners spray-painted a satin brass to match the faucet and other hardware. Cabinets: Maple in Forge (lower) and Lace (upper), Woodland Cabinetry; cabinet hardware: Lew’s Hardware; paint by Benjamin Moore: White Dove (walls) and Simply White (ceiling)Read more about this kitchen remodel
If your budget is around $1,000: If you have more wiggle room in your budget, splash out on a new sink to go with that new faucet. Keep in mind that if your new sink is a different style than the old one, you may face additional installation costs to fit it properly into the cabinetry and counter.Get started:How to choose the right kitchen sink Tips for selecting a sink material
This U-shaped kitchen in New Mexico includes a narrow island.G-shaped kitchens — essentially U-shaped kitchens with a peninsula added to one end of the U — were least popular, the study found.
This kitchen in Providence, Rhode Island, has access to outdoor space through a single door.Some crave more access to the outdoors. About 18 percent of renovating homeowners said they were opening their kitchens more to outdoor spaces. The most popular way to do so was with double doors or a row of doors. A single door was the second-most popular choice.
1. Dedicated chopping and baking stations. Regular countertop height is fine for those casual weekly meals. But for larger, more involved recipes that require a lot of chopping, rolling or other strenuous maneuvers, a lower countertop is more ideal. That’s why some avid home cooks are gravitating toward dedicated chopping and baking stations that are often a continuation of a larger, standard-height island. See how to create a dedicated baking station
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