KITCHEN

Baking sheet storage. By adding a rack to the cabinets above the fridge, the couple had an organized space to house their less-used baking items.

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This corner also has space to store the couple’s blender and hot water kettle out of sight.

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Tiling the seating area gives a little more durability to the surface,

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Custom slanted inserts keep the containers easy to read and easy to keep neat.

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Cabinet door racks.

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First, clean the surface of the stainless appliance with the distilled white vinegar and water cleaner. Next, spray lightly with coconut oil cooking spray. Yes, the same cooking spray that helps to create a nonstick surface for your pans will give your stainless appliances a beautifully clean and shiny surface. With a clean dish towel or paper towel, rub it into the full surface of the appliance in a circular motion. Buff the appliance with a clean dish towel or paper towel and you will have a clean finish for a week or two. Anytime you catch a fingerprint, take a clean cloth and buff it right off in a circular motion. Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of coconut — the smell dissipates quickly.

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glazed cherry cabinetry with Absolute Black counters on perimeter and Delicatus island counter

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beveled mirror backsplash quartz countertop

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Center island top is quartz; perimeter tops granite Maple cabinets with brown glaze The field subway tile is a Florida Tile 3x6 domed Pietra Art Mex Travertine field tile in Desert Cream Imperial color laid in a staggered joint pattern. The domed profile adds an interesting design element.

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Mahogany w/Winter Wheat Stain, Modern Craftsman door style. Typhoon Bordeaux granite, Chroma Botticino quartz and Mahogany tops.

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It is a matte finish subway tile in Alabaster with an Antique white grout which gives the backsplash a little pop. Amazing granite! Love cabinet color

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The subway tiles are Gramercy Park color Hampton Beige. I just finished a bathroom in the same tiles in Bone China, its an off white color w crackle finsh

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red mahogany wood stain dark countertop tile layout on floor

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The off-white kitchen island provides a contrast to the darker wood around it.

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Cherry cabinets Black soapstone counter Biscuit color tile with dark grout

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The tiles are 1 5/8"+x 3 5/8". In answer to previous questions, The grout color is an off-white. Ginger spice tile color Black granite countertop

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Looks like a travertine tile with a row of accent tile that also frames the niche. Travertine is very cost effective--a lot of bang for your buck. And a timeless look as it never goes out of style.

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The cabinets are natural walnut with inserts painted Hamilton Blue by Benjamin Moore. The perimeter counters are granite. The mosaic tile backsplash extends all the way to the walls and ceiling.

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Ayers Green.

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Lovely granite

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Cherry cabinets, sage subway tiles, dark granite

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Dark grout makes it easier to keep the tilework looking clean.

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Popular stone materials such as granite and quartz can take on a polished finish, like the one shown here, which gives a hard face and an almost reflective look. A honed finish appears much more soft and organic.

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One of the most popular choices for a counter profile is the “bullnose” or “demi-bullnose” option, which means essentially a half circle or quarter circle.

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Rug in the kitchen

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The John Boos & Co. butcher block reinforces the wood-centric design. It can be easily removed for cleaning and upkeep.

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diamond pattern on the cabinets

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Cabinets and drawers in the island

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WARNING: Deep drawers are great for easily accessing kitchen items in lower cabinets. But without proper construction, those drawers might not be able to bear the weight of heavy dishes.

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Use reclaimed wood for an island kick plate

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Dark cabinets will always visually shrink a space to some degree, but pairing them with noncontrasting black appliances will help minimize this shrinking effect, as will some clever inclusions of white and wood to create long lines.

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Black appliances paired with white cabinetry achieve this classic b&w look with just enough black to be bold but not overbearing. Warning: Your appliances should be spread out enough so that the look isn’t too heavy or lopsided

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In a kitchen with lots of wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances give a visual break, and they help bring out the richness of the wood’s organic patterning.

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Built ins under granite bar

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Contrasting islands.

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