I’m dreaming of a White Kitchen… white painted cabinetry, and white carrera marble, that is. This week, I went to the Boston Design Center – a.k.a. interior design mega world of Boston. Upholstery, bolts of fabric, framed prints, mirrors, and fantastic kitchens. My favorite showroom contained two kitchens that I completely fell for. My design strategy for a kitchen is pretty simple. It is not a space you decorate. I don’t like patterns, bright colors or anything that isn’t functional. For me, a kitchen must look and feel functional – like a workshop. It must look clean and uncluttered, it must have a big island, and it feel inspiring to you. KITCHEN #1 : Classic Cream with Butcher Block, Glass Front Cabinets, and Rustic Accents
I’m going to have Mike make a mini version of this island for our new house – it is going to house our built-in refrigerators.
I love the shinny nickel plated hardware – very classic without being trendy.
Again, I like the polished nickel fixtures – especially this raised faucet. I love the butcher block counter with the apron front soaking sink.
Another shot of the display cabinet – this shot also shows the grey paint on the wall. This is a similar color to what I had on our Fairway house. I love the old-fashioned clasps on the upper cabinets. KITCHEN #2 : Old Fashioned Classic
This kitchen reminded me of Martha Stewart’s Skylands kitchen in Maine. The wood gives a feeling of warmth and it feels like it has been there forever – a good sign that it will not soon go out of style. It feels like a kitchen built in the 1920’s out of which the staff cooks grand meals for the family of the house.
There was a built in butcher on the island above either warming drawers or refrigerator drawers – I forgot to look.
Double thick marble – I don’t know if I am a fan of this “fancy” beveled countertop, but it is probably well-suited to this grand kitchen.
This is built like an old refrigerator – old school icebox style. See this article on Martha Stewart’s original icebox at Skylands.
This is the subzero refrigerator and freezer.
The island is a display and work area. Can you imagine turning out pies and sugar cookies on this thing during the Holidays? You know it is a good kitchen if it can conjure up visions of Holiday baking. One problem – I don’t like the light fixtures. Sorry – the only bad thing!
The magnificent range and hood. Share links to your favorite kitchens!