Open Plan Family Kitchen
XTC Design Incorporated
Toronto, ON
Designer: Erica S. Westeroth, CKD
Co-Designers: Tim Scott and Sheena Hammond
2009 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens - Second Place
Design Notes: Mahogany cabinets in matte and gloss finishes, a backsplash made of etched glass, and jatoba wood floors with an inlay of honey gold slate tile create a soothing kitchen with interesting architectural details and textures. Work surfaces at different heights and multiple appliance stations make it easy for the family of six to cook and enjoy meals.
Products and Materials: Neff Kitchens ribbon mahogany cabinetry; Sub-Zero refrigerator; Wolf rangetop, ventilation, microwave and wall oven; Grohe faucets; Blanco Blancoperforma sinks; typhoon Bordeaux granite counters.
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Reclaimed Cedar Kitchen
Design Notes: When the homeowners first bought this property, it came with an entirely different house. Before building a new structure, the owners salvaged and remilled the cedar wood from the house they tore down. The salvaged cedar wood now panels the kitchen walls in this modern cabin. Maple cabinetry complements the cedar walls while a tall Cor-Ten steel range hood falls before a high-rising bank of windows. The kitchen's concrete floor adds to the modern rustic look, and quartz countertops from Chroma provide a simple and refined workspace.
A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Kitchen
2011 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens - Second PlaceDream Kitchens, Inc.Delafield, WIDesigner: Terri SchmidtCo-Designers: Linda Eberle, CKD, CBD, and Keven Schmidt
Design Notes: A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home takes cues from the great architect's use of horizontal lines and natural materials to inspire a large kitchen suitable for entertaining. Double sliding doors next to the wrap-around wet bar and built-in coffee maker conceal a walk-in pantry and associated clutter. Multiple seating areas provide plenty of options for hosting guests. Varying cabinet heights offer movement and visual interest.
Products and Materials: Corsi custom cabinetry in mahogany, Wolf cooktop and oven, Wolf ventilation system, Sharp microwave drawer, Silver Spark granite countertops, Margaritelli iroko wood flooring, Kohler sinks and faucets, Walls and ceilings in ledgestone and mahogany, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator, Oceanside Glasstile glass tiles from Muse collection on vertical column
Epic View Kitchen - Reclaimed Walnut Countertop
Design Notes: The highlight of this rustic kitchen (besides the fantastic view): an18-foot long countertop made from a slab of reclaimed walnut.
Epic View Kitchen - Red Cabinets
Design Notes: While most of this kitchen features rustic elements, it does have a touch of moden décor via frameless red cabinets with minimal slab doors.
Mid-Century Eclectic Kitchen
Neil Kelly Designers/Remodelers
Lake Oswego, OR
Designer: Diane Foreman, CKD, CBD
Co-Designer: Jamie Rupprecht, AKBD
2009 NKBA Design Awards: Medium Kitchens - Third Place,
Best Before & After
Design: As they prepared their home for sale, the clients wanted a "wow" kitchen on a moderate budget. This eclectic mid-century design features floating cherry cabinets with espresso and brandy stains and a backsplash made of porcelain tile with sections of random patterned glass mosaic tiles. The island stands out with a sandblasted glass dining bar lit from below by LED rope lighting.
Products and Materials: Best by Broan range hood, Décor cabinets, Wilsonart Monterey Storm laminate countertops, verde typhoon granite tile countertops, Kohler faucet, Justice Design Group Limoges collection pendant lights.
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Green and Lean Kitchen - Dining Room
Design Notes: While this kitchen's color is as green as the plant life that surrounds the house, the living and dining rooms of this mountain home feature a muted color scheme and modern décor.
Grand Entrance Kitchen - Glass Countertop
Danenberg Design
Palo Alto, CA
Kitchen by Dan Danenberg; Styling by Lanny Danenberg
Designer Notes: This kitchen's unique island has a 9-foot long custom glass countertop.
Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Kitchen
Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
Designer: Thomas David Trzcinski, CMKBD
Co-Designer: Emily Scott Fike
2010 NKBA Design Award: Large Kitchens - Honorable Mention
Design Notes: Stone walls and floors, a glass backsplash, and wood cabinetry help this kitchen blend into and enhance the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home. A backlit patterned glass backsplash behind the rangetop gives the appearance of water and a feeling of serenity. A Wright-inspired mullion door and the twig-like refrigerator handle add to the distinctive design.
Products and Materials: Premier Custom-Built cabinets, Wolf rangetop.
Peacock Kitchen
Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
Williston Park, NY
Kitchen by Ken Kelly
Design Notes: This kitchen may appear to have a quilted carpet on the floor and backsplash areas, but don't let your eyes deceive you: The floor and backsplash are made from mosaic glass tiles arranged to have a quilted effect. The array of colors reflects the clients' creative personality as well as their love of vibrant peacock feathers. Overall, 22 different colors comprise the quilted look, which designer Ken Kelly created with help from an interior decorator who is also a quilter. The kitchen's original vaulted ceiling featured track lighting. No longer vaulted, the ceiling is now 9-feet high and has recessed lighting. It's far from boring, however: Above the island is a tray ceiling boasting a peacock feather mural.