It's Modern
Congradulations and hope you really enjoy it!

Gary

WOW WOW WOW! Your kitchen is gorgeous. That glass rail is incredible and I'm blown away by your view.

Ooh la la! What a beautiful space!

Love it.

I couldn't click on the album link fast enough, I love it all. You did a fantastic job. So clean and visually stunning. I love the horizontal wood grain and the book matching looks perfect. The view is gorgeous!

I did something similar, will be posting as soon as a few things get finished.

Nancy

I've been waiting for this posting! Congratulations, it is stunning. I love the fireplace and cabinetry. Your house looks incredible, just beautiful. Incredible views.

The quality, attention to detail/planning, and visual interest just oozes through the screen. A beautiful example of modern design.

BTW... I think the paint looks fine. But if you're unhappy; BM will color match any paint company. I had Aura paint made to color match several different SW colors.

Wow, you did an amazing job! Your beautiful new kitchen melds seamlessly with the rest of your home. I love this style.

Great example of modern. Everthing looks well-thought and purposeful. The glass rail is genious. I've got no art solution for your wall, but you DO need something there. Thanks so much for sharing!

You did such a wonderful job! I think my favorite detail is that stainless steel ledge set above the backsplash. So cool!

My HB arrived and then went into storage a month ago but I am hoping that my contractor will be ready for the delivery of it soon and I will post up pictures as soon as it is brought into the apt.!!!

Whatever you are going to hang or install on your "empty wall" will have to be incorporated into what is itself an exquisitely composed work of art and will at least sometimes have to vie for attention with Mount Rainier. I can hardly wait to see what you choose, and I even hope you might take pics of the full range of candidates before the final choice, so that we can see your thinking.

I am not ordinarily a big modern fan, but what you came up with justifies every minute you and Virginie put into it.

Wow, that's just beautiful. It seems so timeless and classic to me.... not 2011-modern, but classic modern, if that makes and sense :) I love it.

The drawer pull hardware if just gorgeous. I like the thin counters (and metal top on the other cabs) with a reveal. Enjoy your new space!

The craftsmanship is really great, and the kitchen seems to fit seamlessly in your house.

Beautiful modern kitchen. Love the blue for the range and the fantastic dining room - killer view! Enjoy.

Wow, you did a great job! You thought about so many details related to both function and design. Your view is spectacular! I especially love the glass wall. What a great idea!

I've been waiting for this one, too. That is a gorgeous kitchen . . . a gorgeous house. You took on a lot of different areas and managed to tie it all together extremely well. The Henrybuilt cabinets are just gorgeous -- the inspiration for my Ikea kitchen. Well done!

I'm not sure where you're located, but when I first saw the photo, I thought "that looks like a perfect PNW kitchen" -- judging by the view, that may be where you are.

kaismom-

You have created a simple, elegent and inviting modern space, great job. The vertical grain on the Doug Fir is absolutely mezmerizing, your supplier got you the good stuff, for sure! I love how the cobalt range works with the rest of the elements and the fridge paneled in Formica is genius, all cool and industrial.

Wonderful space.

sandyponder

Very sleek!!!

I love your fireplace, too!

I am hopelessly unmodern : ) but it's wonderful to see your vision come to fruition and the craftsmanship is lovely. And it all does your windows and views justice.

Becky

Thank for your lovely comments.
Everyone here has such great ideas.
Regarding my empty wall: what are your thought?

1. impressinistic style of work with subdued blues and greens. (too blue for the room, I think) but will work the birch trees outside.
2. brillian red and yellow to complement the blue range with bigger and vivid blocks of color.
3. work with the wood tones in the house and find an Asian "antiquish" type of wood work to complment other Asian inspired stuff in the house.

staceyneil,
I was going for "classic" modern than 2011 modern... I am glad you noticed. For example, I chose not to put my bathroom vanity (not quite done!) as a wall hanging vanity. I did not want an empty space under neath. That looked too 2010ish to me! The same was true for the chimney style hood versus hood with cabinet over. Again, very early 21st century in my mind.

Sandyponder, thanks for responding. Your colorful kitchen is one of my all time favorite on this forum, so uniquely YOU and original. I love brilliant colors. I have candy apple red leather couch and loveseat that I am trying to bring back to my living room and work around for decor. I will probably have to post on the decor site to get some help. Again, a long story, but currently, the red couches are not in the living room!

I've been waiting for this also, as I remember from other threads that you have strong opinions about design. I have to commend your meticulous attention to detail and firm execution of a precise (probably laborious) design plan, even if some of the choices aren't "my thing". The fireplace and concrete really stands out as a beautiful and timeless modern statement.

Kaismom... your kitchen is very sylish and looks very functional... spacious and what great views. Congrats on the great job:)

kaismom, about the art (I hesitate to give my opinion given that I've been back in my house nearly a year and I still haven't figured out my artwork, but...) I do have a pretty strong opinion.

I would go with your option two: brilliant red and yellow. Option 1 (impressionist) I think may be too soft - your kitchen is lovely and soft, I would go for bold with this accent. Option 3 would be my second choice: go for it if you heart lies on the more purest I would say "classic modern" wood look, it would be wonderful. But again, my two cents - break it up with this one bold accent, I love the idea of a bold red and yellow piece. The contrast would be lively and fun. Good luck with your decision!

A quick question if you don't mind: I love the inside picture of your cutlery drawer. Fabulous workmanship indeed! Are the dividers HenryBuilt? Also, how deep is the drawer and how high are those juice glasses? I'm still planning my island (still enjoying my temp island for the moment), and I'd love to have my kids glasses in a shallow drawer on the island, but wasn't sure it would work. I'm thrilled to see it in your kitchen.

Thank you, kaismom, and I think it's interesting that you like my kitchen, since our rooms are aesthetically about as far apart as you can get. Truth be told, after viewing your pics, I had an urge to delayer and purge my kitchen, but I know myself, I will delayer and then, usually within a week, I'm sneaking stuff back in. Such is the curse of the cluttered decorator.

Anyway, I really like your kitchen, and I have saved it for inspiration, I'm trying to learn to may more with less, not successfully so far, but I am trying.

sandyponder

I love the concrete work! Just gorgeous! The minimal design really highlights your cobalt! For the wall art, I might choose something VERY colorful with tiny hints of the cobalt, primarily in an orange or yellow, VIBRANT to compliment the tone on your wood and monopolize on all that natural light without distracting from the cobalt. I really admire all your choices and appreciate the time and energy put into each one! By the way, I seriously covet your dining table & chairs! Although I'm not a big fan of dark toned wood, the shape, style and size are exactly what I've been looking for!

Wow, just amazing! Love it all!

Congratulations on a beautiful kitchen. The work space by the stove is awesome! Love the thought behind having the cabinet-topped hood. Speaking of which I just read your old post about the Fantech exterior blower being too loud. What became of that? I am looking to retrofit an old recirculating stainless steel hood ($40 off Craigslist) with an exterior blower. Broan has a 600CFM and I am just getting ready to look at Fantech (took me forever to remember their name ... by the by which is how I came across your post).