to the kitchen and an adjoining nook for watching TV. The rear wall of the kitchen isn’t tiled or painted, but covered in boards made of recycled wood fiber, fly ash and cement. A row of fir cabinets stands out against the gray panels and white-lacquered drawers under the Corian countertops add more contrast
designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti has become one of Washington’s most respectable addresses. But its curvaceous 1960s architecture still poses design challenges for residents seeking to transform their outdated apartments for contemporary living.
Inside, the living area now extends from the terrace
previous kitchen had very little counter space and storage, and very little connection to the rest of the apartment.”
“A neutral color scheme allows sculptural objects, in this case iconic furniture, and artwork to stand out,” says Santalla. “An element of contrast, such as a tone or a texture, adds richness
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like the tradition design mixed with a modern form. Especially these cedar posts and soffits.
than on traditional ones because the former, with its clean lines and minimal adornment, makes for a terrific blank canvas that can support vibrant hues. Busier styles of architecture can start to look circus-y if bright colors are overused.
my own kitchen!.. I plan on using very simple shelving instead of cabinets and orange quartz. Watch for pictures this winter - can't wait!
than on traditional ones because the former, with its clean lines and minimal adornment, makes for a terrific blank canvas that can support vibrant hues. Busier styles of architecture can start to look circus-y if bright colors are overused.