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This remodeled kitchen has been given a liberal dash of French flavor

View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features terra cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, flooring, interior design, kitchen, room, brown
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features terra cotta tiled floors and a farmhouse sink.
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features terra cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, flooring, interior design, kitchen, room, brown
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features terra cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, kitchen, room, tile, wood, wood flooring, brown
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features terra cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, interior design, kitchen, laminate flooring, room, tile, wood, wood flooring, wood stain, brown
View of a French-style farmhouse kitchen which features countertop, cuisine classique, flooring, interior design, kitchen, room, brown, black
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features antique cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, flooring, hardwood, home, interior design, kitchen, laminate flooring, room, tile, wood, wood flooring, wood stain, brown, orange
View of a French-style farmhouse kitchen which features countertop, dining room, estate, home, interior design, kitchen, living room, property, room, brown
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features antique cabinetry, door, furniture, hardwood, interior design, wood stain, red

Certain countries and regions have secured a reputation for fine cuisine that is recognized the world over France is one of these places. Along with the signature dishes comes a design aesthetic that is equally sought after.

When the owners of this home were in the process of remodeling, they commissioned designer Elaine Hall Murray CMKBD to create a French farmhouse-style kitchen around the La Cornue range they had already acquired.

"Although the space is open plan, each zone has been designed to be very distinct," says Murray. "The kitchen area is contained within a galley format, with the range in pride of place as a separate entity. All other fixtures have been positioned along the rear wall, or can be found in the adjacent butler's pantry."

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View of a French-style farmhouse kitchen which features countertop, dining room, estate, home, interior design, kitchen, living room, property, room, brown
View of a French-style farmhouse kitchen which features terra cotta tiled floors, large black range, antique cabinetry, marble countertops.

A French limestone surround conceals the range from the dining and sitting areas, and complements the fireplace.

The designer sourced a number of French antique pieces for inclusion in the design.

"All of the cabinets with the exception of the integrated refrigerator and microwave are antiques. This made for a lengthy process, as the pieces were sourced individually. It also called for a complex solution to incorporate the variously sized pieces into a coherent design scheme," says Murray.

View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features antique cabinetry, door, furniture, hardwood, interior design, wood stain, red
View of French-styled farmhouse kitchen which features antique cabinetry.

"The clients were delighted to take their time and enjoy the process in order to create the right environment, rather than sacrifice perfection for the sake of a quick and easy solution."

Reclaimed French antique tiles were used for the flooring and also for the backsplash surrounding the La Cornue stove. French fabrics add another level of authenticity to the design.

"Like any rural French design, the idea is to create a sense that the whole has evolved over time. That is certainly the case here it's an organic evolution, only it happened over a period of months, not decades," says Murray.

Credit list

of French flavor Building designer
Michael Layne
Cabinetry
Fabricated from antiques
Flooring
Reclaimed French terra cotta tiles
Doors and windows
Davenport Mill
Wallcoverings
Venetian plaster
Backsplash
Antique tiles from Farnese
Faucets
Franke
Ventilation
La Cornue with Broan insert
Refrigerator
Thermador
Interior and kitchen designer
Countertops
Giallo Reale marble
Wall tiles
Reclaimed antique tiles
Kitchen furniture
French antiques and custom pieces La Cornue shelves and brackets
Blinds
Roman shade fabric from Clarence House
Kitchen sink
Farm sink in Biscuit from Franke
Range
Custom Grande Palais 180 from La Cornue
Water dispenser and waste disposal
Franke
Dishwasher
Bosch

Story by: Justin Foote

Photography by: Allen Lott

24 Aug, 2010

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