Kitchen bench construction - I wanted to complement your work on this house. It's amazing, really much better than most houses here in Italy. The owners must be thrilled. Can you put up any more photos of this kitchen please? I'm in desperate need of kitchen benches just like these. Are the benches concrete slabs or rendered brick? Did you tile the counters? Thanks so much. »
10. Open shelves and cabinets. Open shelving is one of those old-world details that look fresh for today. Spanish-style kitchens are simple and unfussy. I love the casual feel of these open shelves and lower cabinets. Notice how the smooth plaster rounds the edges of the few door cabinets that are visible.
whoa - an idea could be do bring a large island in closer to the counters to maximize the living space outside the kitchen. Picturing something like this.
http://www.houzz.com/photos/368776/kitchen-mediterranean-kitchen-phoenix
12 Design Features That Bring Spanish Flavor to a Kitchen (10 / 12)
10. Open shelves and cabinets. Open shelving is one of those old-world details that look fresh for today. Spanish-style kitchens are simple and unfussy. I love the casual feel of these open shelves and lower cabinets. Notice how the smooth plaster rounds the edges of the few door cabinets that are visible.