by David Wilkes Builders
Austin, TX, US 78746 · 92 photos
David Wilkes Builders
http://davidwilkesbuilders.com

Not in love with the functionality and finishes in their generic inner city home, this client recognized that remodeling their kitchen and living room spaces were the key to longer-term functionality. Wanting plenty of natural light, richness and coolness, the clients sought a kitchen whose function would be more convenient and interactive for their family. The architect removed the peninsula counter and bartop that blocked flow from kitchen to living room by creating an island that allows for free circulation. Placing the cooktop on an exterior wall, out of the way at the edge of the space where cooking could occur uninterruptedly allowed the hood vent to have a prominent place viewable from the living room. Because of the prominence of this wall, it was given added visual impact by being clad in rich oak shiplap. Its wall of cabinets contain a countertop and backsplash that run up the wall, floating out just enough to allow backlighting behind to illuminate the wood. The backsplash contains an opening to the wood surface for the family’s favorite decorative items. The Robin’s Egg blue cabinets occur throughout, cooling it visually and at the island they create an extra tall and deep toekick for the family to store shoes. With a refreshing space in which to cook, eat and interact, this family now has a renewed love for their modest home. Photo Credit: Paul Bardagjy

 
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bodhitree wrote:
Where are theses cabinets from? »
· Comment · 19 months ago
David Wilkes Builders Hello- our cabinet maker built these cabinets.
19 months ago ·
bodhitree Who is your cabinet maker, if you don't mind sharing?
19 months ago ·
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cubs2010 wrote:
Wall - What kind of wood is on the wall? »
· Comment · 5 weeks ago
bodhitree wrote:
can you share the name of your cabinet maker? »
· Comment · 17 months ago
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Another way to transition into blue-kitchen territory is to pick the lightest shade of ice blue you can find. Your kitchen will feel modern and fresh, but other materials and colors such as wood and white countertops can take center stage.
6. Emphasis on horizontal lines. You might not notice at first, but many modern kitchens share a tendency toward the horizontal: long, wide lines, stacks of drawer cabinets lined in a row, hardware set long and horizontal to accentuate the lines of the drawers. In this kitchen the floating panel of the back wall and the cutout accentuate the horizontal theme.
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I'm not a fan of the table or chairs but the back wall is very interesting. The lighting really accents the separation between the wood paneling and the backsplash. The cut-out for the vases is great as well. Spices would look great there (although that might get too busy).
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Walls, sink, Worktop. Not sure abt colours...
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horizontal lines, cutout
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Lots of drawers, floating back panel.
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wood wall
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I really dislike the layout (inefficient, too far apart), but the wood and colors and modern simplicity and the soft blue are so nice. Especially with the dark table set. Awesome.
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large cabinets in a wide long row, drawers
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wooden wall in the back
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Emphasis on horizontal lines: stacks of drawer cabinets lined in a row.
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Hood on the ceiling
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Natural wood on walls matching floor
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what about a hanging light instead of something flush to the ceiling
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Niche in Kitchen Wall
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egg blue
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neat way of setting the kitchen off the natural wall with a frame
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Like the idea of a built-in cabinet like this one with the lit cut out above it for my North kitchen wall by the office....Without all to the left of the double cabinets below.
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kitchenette
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THat shelf is cool.
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Blue.
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clean lines, clean look, combining sleek surfaces with a modern rustic table
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Storage Wood contrast wall Lighting Wood table
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Geometry with butlers pantry behind
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Back wall
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All about the horizontal lines
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Drawer pulls
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i love the wood wall with stone on it
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White wall
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emphasis on horizontal lines
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cabinets, entire kitchen
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I like the cabinets and hood.
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Shelf showing timber behind
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Layout
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kitchen
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love!
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Pulls invisible
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The wood wall and unique backsplash
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open room flow
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Wood wall, white front wall with back light
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