The drawer below the wall ovens stores roasting pans. The upper cabinet has dividers for baking sheets and cutting boards. Wood shelves also help lighten the look of the range wall by breaking up the expanses of cabinetry. “That back wall is angled, so it took the fabricator some time to get those shelves just right,” Ramsay says. A slim corner pullout below the shelves stores a stepladder for reaching the upper cabinets.
For an empty-nest California couple, designer Olga Dean and builder Jason Adams of Streamline Construction created a fresh white-and-wood look kitchen with a hidden baking center. The center sits behind retractable doors to the right of the range and features shelves for ingredients and space for a stand mixer and other supplies.
Eliminating an awkward angled bank of cabinets and relocating the refrigerator created space for a simple yet impactful recessed wet bar and beverage station in this now bright and inviting Minneapolis kitchen by Kate Roos Design and City of Lakes Builders. A large beverage fridge keeps plenty of cold drinks and mixers ready. Wall paint: Rockport Gray, Benjamin Moore
offee bar and wine station in a modern farmhouse kitchen by KraftMaster Renovations features stylish soft gray cabinets (Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams), an X detail on the top cabinet, patterned backsplash tile and a wood shelf. A toaster lets users pair morning toast, bagel, English muffin or pastry with a cup of coffee. A microwave also sits nearby. A slim wine fridge helps the area shift gears come evening.
features a classic wood-and-green style. Next to a white fridge stands a custom built-in coffee bar with pocketing doors. A nifty pot filler lets family and guests easily fill the coffee machine, which sits on a pullout shelf for better access. Wide drawers hold beverage supplies.
dedicated kitchen coffee station and home bar. The cabinet features rollouts for easy access to supplies. A textured backsplash of deep glossy blue 2-by-9-inch tiles adds a sophisticated touch. Custom floating walnut shelves in a natural finish hold canisters for marshmallows, biscotti and other hot drink items. The homeowners like to have plenty of coffee options on hand for themselves and guests, so a tray on the counter keeps bottles of flavored syrups available. Backsplash tile: Look Storie in Blu Glossy, 2 by 9 inches, Ragno
This coffee station off the peninsula of a renovated Alpharetta, Georgia, kitchen by YB Interiors features a dual-zone beverage fridge that holds sodas, milk, juice and wine. A pair of appliance garages keeps small appliances hidden when they’re not in use. Open shelves with stylish wall sconces offer a spot for decorative items.
Jordan Design-Build Group outfitted this Washington, D.C.-area kitchen with honed Glorious White marble countertops, white Shaker-style cabinets and a stained cherry island base, then accessorized it with brushed brass cabinet hardware and other accents. The marble tile backsplash ties together the kitchen’s various neutral tones, and its basketweave pattern adds subtle texture and movement.
Pairing white upper cabinets with blue lower cabinets is a popular choice among renovating homeowners. This lovely Orange County, California, kitchen by Preferred Kitchen & Bath illustrates why. The rustic beams, woven counter stools, cream herringbone-pattern backsplash and golden pendant lights add warmth to the crisp color scheme.
This Natick, Massachusetts, kitchen by JMH Designs pairs ivory cabinets and creamy marbled stone with a rich, dark wood island base for a sophisticated two-tone look. The same dark wood repeats on the hood trim and interior of the appliance cabinet, as well as in the bar area on the opposite side of the island. A mix of woven, silver, black and gold accents adds depth and visual interest.
This Ann Arbor, Michigan, kitchen island by Meadowlark Design+Build has what appears to be a thin, wooden table-height countertop sandwiched by a counter-height island and extending out across a narrow pedestal to form a dining table at one end. The rich wood acts as a decorative detail circling the island and lining a bookshelf on one side.
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