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In the kitchen shown here, the layout was defined by the shape of the existing space. The arrangement of cabinets and appliances is typically based on two things:
- The logical adjacencies needed between fixtures and appliances based on tasks.
- The traditional kitchen work triangle, which outlines minimums and maximums for spacing between primary work centers (refrigeration, clean-up and cooking). In addition, this room was large enough to accommodate an island cabinet which offers additional preparation space and storage as well as a great place to locate a secondary sink.
Kitchens are often called the "heart of the home," and it's easy to understand why. In addition to being the center for cooking, the kitchen is often the site of informal gatherings of family and friends, the place where homework gets done, bills get paid and dogs and cats get fed. So it's important that your kitchen not only live up to your functional expectations but be aesthetically pleasing as well.
Determine your color scheme to evaluate wood species and finishes, as well as flooring and wall colors. A warm, earthy "complementary" palette was the scheme of choice here, and individual components were chosen to support this scheme. "Complementary" color schemes, comprised of colors that lie directly opposite one another on the color wheel, produce vibrant looks and visual excitement. In this kitchen, the mellow green walls (American Tradition, English Ivy) play off the red tones of the durable natural-brick paver floor. Shenandoah's Orchard Maple cabinetry by American Woodmark, styled with graceful arched cathedral wall cabinet doors and decorative fluted trim, provides a "simplified traditional" look that's perfect for today's living. For countertops, we chose Corian solid surfacing in Burnt Amber for its solid good looks, durability and easy maintenance.
Stainless steel appliances from Frigidaire, initially chosen for their quality, dependability and sleek profile, provide a stylish contrast in texture and work well with the rest of the room's color palette.
Hi-arc Moen faucets in polished chrome provide continuity in the metal finishes and allow extra space under the faucet for easily filling tall pots and containers. Note that we chose lever handles for this kitchen, but other models offering single lever styles are great for one-touch operation. Stainless steel main and secondary sinks are strategically located to handle multi-tasks and multiple cooks. Cabinet hardware in a brushed pewter finish complements all.
Important to any good kitchen is a thorough plan for lighting. Here, we created "layers" of lighting by installing multiple types of lighting fixtures--recessed lights for general, ambient lighting, and over and under cabinet halogen fixtures for task lighting. For function as well as style, we installed a Sienna pendant light in antique pewter over the island. To control light and provide privacy, we selected a Levolor 1" natural wood blind in Sand ‘n Beach to coordinate with the maple cabinetry.
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