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2 stylish kitchens, 2 different vibes
“The backsplash glitters
with its micro-mosaic
mother-of-pearl design.”
“We opted to completely
conceal the refrigeration to
blend in with the walnut-colored
cabinetry all custom made in
Italy. For extra storage, we added
recessed cabinetry underneath
the countertop.”
“All the appliances and
accessories are modern: the
Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer;
oven and cooktop with warming
drawer by Wolf, chimney hood
by Miele and the faucet by
Franke.
The appliances and
hardware are all in gold
and silver to fit in with the
contemporary look. And
the hardware is brush
nickel.”
“We vaulted the
ceiling with skylights
to bring in the natural light.
This detail also highlights the
waterfall stone island countertop
with granite design, which makes
a statement.” (Designer’s note: A
waterfall design is when the
edges are streamlined and
don’t stick out.)
“We removed a
window along the wall
to make room for the glass
apron chimney hood that
we centered in between
the windows.”
“The flooring
features 2-foot by
2-foot square porcelain
tiles with radiant
heat.”
By RUTH BASHINSKY
Traditional and contemporary
kitchen designs are quite different,
yet equally beautiful.
Design details that dominate in a
traditional kitchen include ornate
molding and trim; cabinets in cherry,
walnut or mahogany shades; antique
fixtures; and appliances with open
shelving. This warm and inviting
look borrows from American and
European homes of the 18th, 19th
and early 20th centuries.
For a more contemporary design,
characteristics include a clean
look that has no molding or other
ornamentation, asymmetric and
horizontal lines, streamlined
surfaces, and man-made materials
such as stainless steel, laminate,
concrete chrome, and lacquer. These
contemporary styles encompass the
1940s to present, with Italian, German,
and Scandinavian influences.
To find out which style you
prefer, read on.
CONTEMPORARY: SLEEK AND CHIC
Showcase Kitchens took an
outdated kitchen and transformed
it into a contemporary chic space
that this family of five can enjoy
for years to come.
The new kitchen with its Frank
Lloyd Wright-inspired style flows
seamlessly with the rest of their
Kings Point home.
“They wanted their kitchen to
be more conducive to the home’s
overall style, sleek and clean
lines,” says John Starck, the
head designer, who had to do a
gut renovation for the magic to
begin.
Some of the notable design
features of the room are the
vaulted ceiling with skylights
and a center island, what Starck
describes as “the focal point axis.”
“It’s a key signature element I
strive to implement in most of my
designs,” he says.