Kitchen Island
One of my favorites. I like the overhang on the countertop to the floor and the exposed wood in the front. Island Popping Sometimes 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.
Kitchen island. The large communal island makes casual entertaining easy, with the work side separated from the seating. It sits between the refrigerator, range, ovens and sink and is convenient to the eat-in area. (We’ll get over there in a minute.) It also has a large countertop for laying out food and drinks for parties. A later change from the original floor plan, below, was adding an overhang on both sides so they could accommodate four counter stools. Stools: Design Within Reach; lighting: Circa Lighting; appliances: Thermadore Browse modern wood counter stools
I like the gray kitchen island. Streamlined Style The view of the upper cabinets is streamlined and clear because of their lack of hardware. Gervais extended the cabinet doors below the cabinet boxes so they can be opened with ease without leaving visible fingerprints. She chose linear glazed ceramic tiles from the Handmade series by Tierra Sol, installed in a 70-30 offset pattern. “The tile color reflects the warm gray tones found in the Cambria Brittanicca Warm countertops, and the installation pattern provides a subtle texture to the space,” she says. Another factor that keeps everything streamlined is the use of drawers instead of cabinet doors on the lower cabinetry. The way the lines and pulls of the drawers line up across the lower cabinetry contributes to the minimalist aesthetic. “Drawers are great and are so much easier for people to access. Even when I use doors on lower cabinetry, I outfit them with rollout drawers,” the designer says.
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