Perfectly balanced

With a symmetrical layout, crisp, white-painted cabinetry and ornate detailing, the traditional flavor of this remodeled kitchen blends seamlessly with the rest of the house

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We all have very differing views of the best kitchen size and these are based on various factors: the size of the family, how and where everyone prefers to congregate, and even how many cooks there are in the house.

The owners of this home saw a kitchen in the Downsview Kitchen showroom and fell in love with just about every detail of it. Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens then worked with the owners to design a new kitchen for their home, which was being remodeled. The old kitchen, divided into a main area and a separate pantry, was too small, and didn't allow the family to gather together around a table.

In the renovation, this part of the house was rearranged to create a 20ft square room enough to fit the U-shaped kitchen and a large table in the center. French doors and windows were eliminated when the house was extended on both sides of the kitchen, so now the only natural light is via the large arched opening into the dining area.

On the back wall of the kitchen, opposite the archway and providing a focal point, is an ornately detailed mantel that conceals a custom range hood. The large, freestanding gas cooker in the alcove is supplemented by a double oven on one side wall of the kitchen.

The traditional design was chosen to ensure the kitchen complemented the rest of the Regency-style house. Classic details include undercounter cabinetry drawers and doors in a nine-piece style featuring applied moldings, mullioned glass upper-level cabinetry, decoratively carved legs on the central island, and an ornate crystal chandelier. Dentil crown moldings finish the line between the top of the cabinetry and the white painted ceiling, and the chandelier hangs from a decorative plaster rose.

"Apart from liking its crisp finish, one of the reasons for choosing white for most surfaces in the kitchen was because of the lack of natural light coming into it. This particular shade of white, which is brighter than many other whites, helps to lighten the space," says the designer.

All cabinetry and the custom range hood have a white-painted finish, countertops are made from white statuary marble, and the refrigerator is behind molded, white-painted panels. White rosette and subway tiles form the backsplashes behind the range and the sinks.

Glass doors front most of the upper cabinets around the room, providing the owners with the opportunity to display their large collections of crystal and glassware, china and silver. At the same time, the glass helps to keep the space as light and bright as possible. Interior lighting within these cabinets creates reflections and makes an eye-catching showcase for these items.

Organizing the layout of such a large kitchen requires care and thought so that it results in an efficient workspace.

To do this, Daigle designed this kitchen as a series of zones. A wet area on one side of the U-shape contains the main sink and integrated dishwasher. A large cooking zone, containing a gas range and two electric ovens, with a small second sink set between them, allows two people to cook at the same time.

The owners wanted the island to be a large, uncluttered space, with a refectory-table look.

"We stained the island cabinetry to match the oak floor. Keeping the dark finish below eye level ensures the spacious appearance of the kitchen isn't affected," says Daigle.

Story by: Trendsideas

01 Dec, 2009

Kitchen

Trendsideas

Home kitchen bathroom commercial design

Perfectly balanced

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