Kitchen of the Week: Simply Refined in Massachusetts
Luxe materials and practical layout creates a stunning, functional kitchen
When designing a kitchen, it's easy to get distracted by the possibilities of beautiful materials and impeccable appliances. But if a kitchen hasn't been designed with functionality in mind, all the marble in the world won't make up for it. A stunning kitchen was important to the owners of this Massachusetts home, but even more important was having a space that supports their busy lifestyle and love of cooking.
The family hired design firm Siemasko + Verbridge to create a kitchen that would function well and share the same elegant look as the rest of their home. The firm divided the kitchen up into four zones for cooking, cleaning, storage and eating, blending practicality with a luxurious material palette of walnut, marble and soapstone.
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The family hired design firm Siemasko + Verbridge to create a kitchen that would function well and share the same elegant look as the rest of their home. The firm divided the kitchen up into four zones for cooking, cleaning, storage and eating, blending practicality with a luxurious material palette of walnut, marble and soapstone.
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| This home is set in horse country, surrounded by gently sloping hills, woods and soft meadows. Siemasko + Verbridge wanted to create a clean but rugged design to reflect the landscape. Flooring: Existing Saltillo Tile Cabinetry: custom designed, painted poplar frames, hewn solid walnut doors Lighting fixtures: Artemide, Zaneen, Lightolier, Tech Lighting |
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A walnut slab divides the island according to the same four zones that organize the rest of the kitchen. It also serves as an elevated platform for the clients' culinary masterpieces.
Countertop: honed Beleza soapstone, brushed stainless steel
Sink: Franke
Fixtures: Dornbracht
Countertop: honed Beleza soapstone, brushed stainless steel
Sink: Franke
Fixtures: Dornbracht
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Slabs of Crema Marfil marble line the wall behind the stove and sink. According to the designers at Siemasko + Verbridge, eliminating corner cabinets that would normally be here can make stored items much more accessible in the long run.
Appliances: Wolf, Subzero, Miele
Wall stone: Crema Marfil slabs with reveal detail
Appliances: Wolf, Subzero, Miele
Wall stone: Crema Marfil slabs with reveal detail
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While the materials used in this kitchen are rich and beautiful, their restrained style keeps them from looking over-the-top. The smart layout and practicality of the kitchen is what shines through.
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| The kitchen had originally been in another part of the home. The designers moved it to improve the home's flow and the kitchen's function. Now the kitchen is in one half of a great room that holds the dining area, and is also right next to the pantry and a mudroom. More Kitchens of the Week: Creative, Colorful and Modern Warm Luxury in San Francisco Big, Bold and Red in Texas |
Ideabook published on Jan. 13, 2012.
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Personally, I do not much like this featured kitchen--but do admire the skillful and subtle use of the color compliments, blue/orange--balanced with neutral cream, white. I think the room has a serenity that comes from its balanced use of color; interest through the combination of textures. It seems to me that the colors in your space are not in harmony. As suggested by engineerchic, replacing or resurfacing the countertops would be a good starting point. Perhaps use the creamy, neutral, accent tile in your floor as a reference point. I think removing the plate rail and clearing the tops of your cabinets would be helpful. Good luck :-)
My featured kitchen comment, good job except for the walnut wood against the floor tile. This is an example of discordant undertone.