A hip young family moving from Boston tackled an enormous makeover of an antique colonial revival home in downtown Larchmont. The kitchen area was quite spacious but benefitted from a small bump out for a banquette and additional windows. Navy blue island and tall cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen blue is balanced by crisp white (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace) cabinetry on the perimeter. The mid-century inspired suspended fireplace adds warmth and style to the kitchen. A tile covered range hood blends the ventilation into the walls. Brushed brass hardware by Lewis Dolan in a contemporary T-bar shape offer clean lines in a warm metallic tone. White Marble countertops on the perimeter are balanced by white quartz composite on the island. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator--Subzero; Range—Viking French door oven--Viking. Dacor Wine Station. Dishwashers—Bosch. Ventilation—Best. Hardware—Lewis Dolan. Lighting—Rejuvenation. Sink--Franke. Stools—Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

This beautiful kitchen built by Peppertree Kitchen and Bath with cabinets of architectural-grade, rift-sawn white oak veneer. It has a wire-brushed texture with a custom satin and glaze.

Стильный дизайн: огромная угловая кухня-гостиная в средиземноморском стиле с врезной мойкой, фасадами с утопленной филенкой, серыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки мозаики, двумя и более островами, техникой из нержавеющей стали и разноцветным полом - последний тренд

Rufty Homes was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders with its “Room of the Year” award, as well as a platinum award for “Interior Design: Kitchen”, in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA). For the past 6 years, Rufty Homes has been named top custom home builder by Triangle Business Journal.

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая прямая, светлая кухня в стиле кантри с деревянной столешницей, с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом, белой столешницей и кладовкой

Mike Kaskel, photographer
Стильный дизайн: кухня среднего размера в стиле кантри с с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами в стиле шейкер, фасадами цвета дерева среднего тона, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом и белой столешницей - последний тренд

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая угловая, серо-белая, светлая кухня в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, серым фартуком, техникой из нержавеющей стали, темным паркетным полом, островом, врезной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, коричневым полом и фартуком из каменной плитки

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over. The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens. Challenges and Solutions Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances. To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range. The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space. Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas. The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen: 1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white. 2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware. 3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast. 4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges. 5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm. The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography

Designed by & photo taken by Rob Rasmussen
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: угловая кухня среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с обеденным столом, с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами с выступающей филенкой, белыми фасадами, гранитной столешницей, бежевым фартуком, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона и островом

1st Place, National Design Award Winning Kitchen. Remodeling in Warwick, NY. From a dark, un-inspiring kitchen (see before photos), to a bright, white, custom kitchen. Dark wood floors, white carrera marble counters, solid wood island-table and much more. Photos - Ken Lauben

Пример оригинального дизайна: угловая кухня в классическом стиле с техникой из нержавеющей стали, с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), белыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик и барной стойкой

Стильный дизайн: угловая кухня в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами с утопленной филенкой, серыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из каменной плиты, техникой из нержавеющей стали, светлым паркетным полом, островом, бежевым полом и белой столешницей - последний тренд

Свежая идея для дизайна: маленькая угловая кухня в скандинавском стиле с обеденным столом, врезной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, светлыми деревянными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, бежевым фартуком, фартуком из керамической плитки, техникой из нержавеющей стали, темным паркетным полом, островом, коричневым полом и белой столешницей для на участке и в саду - отличное фото интерьера

Пример оригинального дизайна: угловая кухня-гостиная среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцита, белым фартуком, фартуком из керамической плитки, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом и белой столешницей

На фото: угловая, светлая кухня в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с обеденным столом, фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом, белой столешницей и двухцветным гарнитуром с

Идея дизайна: большая угловая, светлая кухня в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), светлыми деревянными фасадами, разноцветным фартуком, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, коричневым полом, белой столешницей, балками на потолке и фасадами с утопленной филенкой

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Details include: -Subzero refrigerator, Scott custom designed a flip up stainless cabinetry above the side-by-side subzero to create a taller and monolithic look. -The absolute best stone was used- Calacatta Suprema countertops with a honed finish -White cabinetry by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Hardware from Katonah with a burnished nickel finish -Sconces by O’Lampia above the buffet -Backsplash tile is custom dye lot from Artistic Tile, Pratt Larson -Custom sinks by Havens for cleaning fish descaling - Plumbing fixtures from Studio 41- main sink

Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая угловая, светлая кухня в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с обеденным столом, фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, белым фартуком, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом, белой столешницей и двухцветным гарнитуром