Stephanie Meslar Probably about 50,000 - 60,000 dollars if you're starting from scratch. Tack on a little more for the $1,000/pendant light and furnishings
valerie pasquiou interiors + design, inc This is a chair from Kartell with a Pucci fabric on it. the chair is called "mademoiselle" and designed by Stark
is it a problem having butcherblock countertops near a sink? - I love the look and functionality of having the butcherblock top near the sink but have been told by contractors the maintenance will be difficult to keep up with and will look rotted in a couple years. Your experience? »
Designs by BSB Thank you :) I am not just a fan of selling it .. I own it as well :) Most economical? Most dependable? Hard rock maple by far. Tigerwood and other exotics are really gorgeous and darker, but they do carry a price tag! Wood specie can vary depending on your source. Wish Houzz showed homeowner's locations... Id offer you a referral!
motherbear If you click "more info" above and look under the picture, you can see all of the questions people have asked in the past about it and the answers others have given.
Hi there, can you PLEASE tell me the wall & ceiling color? We have cabinets painted Chelsea Gray and counters a similar color. We are desperately trying to find a good wall/ceiling paint color, this looks white but what shade?
Thanks.
Kristie »
chris Am hoping to paint my (diarrhea brown) kitchen cabinets a sophisticated gray.....anyone have an outstanding idea??? want to pair it w/ carrera marble and tourquoise as a pop.....scared to make a mistake...HELP !
My kitchen is so tiny and I love to cook so much that I have to keep lots of my pans, etc. in the basement!! Needless to say, that means, I don't use a lot of my pretty things. »
bepsf You need at least 42" all the way around a kitchen island - Then you'd need 24" depth minimum for the island cabinet and another 16" or so for an eating ledge: That adds up to at least 124"
Christine No. Some manufactures are putting out a smudgeless stainless front. I think the GE line has it. I have a sub-zero (like the one featured in the phot) and the bane of my existence is wiping that thing down.
Our house was built in 1987, our kitchen still is the same. But now my husband has MS and so my question is can a kitchen be made over for 25,000 that has wheel chair access? »
dueck Before you embark on renovations...if you haven't done so already...please please please consult an occupational therapist (OT) to assist with universal design considerations. ADA cabinets designed by kitchen companies such as KraftMaid or architects may or may not work for someone with MS. Depending on the form and course of the MS, needs can vary. Some MS is so slowly progressing that the prognosis is excellent, or progression can occur quickly. Sometimes only legs are affected, sometimes only hands, or speech, cognition, etc. An occupational therapist is an expert on achieving optimal independence and function by modifying the environment and will have experience working with people with MS and other neurological diagnoses. Their recommendations are very individualized, as opposed to the more generalized recommendations of "universal design". Most insurance companies cover OT's, and may or may not require a physician referral.
In my experience, staying and renovating is almost always cheaper than moving....unless downsizing significantly, e.g. an apartment or condo with good wheelchair access (which you could always renovate when the time comes). In my experience, the more large/open spaces the better! And depending on your husband's work and insurance plan, some of the modifications might even be covered or partially covered? Insurance coverage will be extremely important to maintain throughout. Power wheelchairs are incredibly expensive (as much as $25 000 in some cases!) but are so important for quality of life for some people who can no longer walk (and they are modifiable, unlike scooters). Some can even stand a person up!
We just purchase a KraftMaid kitchen and it was quite affordable, all-plywood with solid wood doors (less than $9000 for a 12x11' room), especially if using laminate counters. If you stay away from particleboard, there is the possibility of modifying cabinets with a little help from a cabinetmaker.
A big consideration is the location of where you are now. Is the neighbourhood accessible? Accessible parks nearby? Friends/neighbours. Friendships and family nearby obviously make life much more bearable with a diagnosis like MS.
Emily Hurley My guess is that you can certainly use the same elements, but edit down the amount of counter, cupboards, etc. I think islands are the toughest bet with small spaces, but you can certainly maintain the same feel on a small scale.
Becky Harris They are painted - Valerie, the designer, chimed in when someone else asked this question and let us know that they are "a hard lumber paint grade Benjamin Moore Barren plain."
If you click "more info" above and look under the picture, you can see all of the questions people have asked in the past about it and the answers others have given. A few other color experts chimed in with other suggestions if you have trouble finding the color the designer used.
ksho I think it's Blanco Culina. It's a little hard to see for sure but I have this faucet and it looks exactly like mine. The Culina is a thing of beauty... I love it! Just be sure to remove the flow restrictor if you get it, otherwise, the water flow is ridiculous. Once you remove it however, it's perfect.
Annie Thornton If you click "More Info" you can actually see that a handy little green product tag has been added to this fridge to help you out. It's a Sub-Zero.
Paul Anater There are a couple of shots of this kitchen in Valerie's uploads. You can see the counters more clearly in some of the other photos. However, there are three counter materials at work here. The perimeter and island counters are Indus Gold Limestone, there's a maple wood top over by the window and the table top is another wood.
cooking stoves - why can't the cooking stoves be under a window, so i can look outside while cooking. i like lots of light so more windows the better »
Can you tell me who made the drop down bar table? That is a great idea! Of it is custom made, what kind of mat - I always hate high bar areas, this design is perfect for my family! Thanks »
In this kitchen the colors are reversed, with the cabinetry painted a gun metal gray while the backsplash, countertops and lighting feature golden tones and finishes.
The integrated table provides an unexpected but pleasant variation in materials and the counter's elevation. The Mademoiselle Chairs by Kartell work with this design because of their straight lines and because the room's color palette exists within the fabric pattern.
Define a function. Kitchens are typically all straight lines and cold surfaces. Throwing in a chunk of wood "sliced" into this island for a built-in eating area is pure genius. Notice the color of the wood is completely different from all other surfaces, further defining its function.
The kitchen was opened up to the rest of the home and contains a small hidden desk area for the kids where they have their own Mac. (This keeps them away from Mom's.) In fact, it's so concealed, you cannot figure out where it is from this picture; pocket doors hide it and it's on the left side.
The light fixtures are by Lindsey Adelman. The Mademoiselle chairs are by Kartell and are covered in Missoni fabric.
Enjoy multipurpose furniture. Valerie Pasquiou, who I absolutely adore, considers how each piece contributes to an overall aesthetic. And in the process, she has created a kitchen and dining space in one. Using furniture for dual purposes eliminates the need for superfluous materials in your home.
A great combination of colors makes this contemporary kitchen anything but cold. Cabinets painted in a gray with a touch of brown are paired with a dark wood tone and natural travertine. Splashes of color in the high display cabinets and bar chairs add a personal touch.
These quirky Bubble Pendants work beautifully in this sleek but rustic kitchen. Since the shapes aren't perfect globes, they feel more natural, blending with the polished wood grain on this kitchen's counters and floors.
Have a fairly neutral kitchen that feels drab in winter? Add brightness with a set of chairs finished in colorful upholstery, like the beautiful Mademoiselle Chair by Kartell.
1. This New York kitchen was added to many ideabooks for its unique mix of texture and color. Matte gray cabinetry, industrial light fixtures, maple work surfaces, and a steel and exposed wood drop-down table all play into a natural color palette, while classic Kartell Mademoiselle Chairs add a pop of color and pattern.
Update your chairs. Kitchen chairs and barstools bring in color, pattern and distinct style. This kitchen has a very modern feel, yet the addition of the colorful Kartell Mademoiselle chairs introduces a hint of the eclectic.
5. A mix of materials, shapes and scale. One of the biggest telltale signs of a contemporary kitchen is the use of multiple, layered materials with lots of pattern and texture. Modern kitchens tend to be more restrained and lack ornamentation. Here we have various types of wood and stone, shifting planes of countertops, round lights contrasting the rectilinear elements and even some pattern in the fabric on the chairs.
Once you've chosen a pull, you'll have to decide whether to mount it vertically or horizontally. Typically, drawer pulls are mounted horizontally while cabinet pulls are vertical, but that trend is changing. Horizontal pulls are being used more and more on cabinets, adding a touch of the unexpected.
Love the tiered counter space and the round globe pin lights would work very well. Consider changing appliance pulls to the ones shown on the refrigerator
Here we have various types of wood and stone, shifting planes of countertops, round lights contrasting the rectilinear elements and even some pattern in the fabric on the chairs.