diy decorating After
kitchens for clients made me feel like the cobbler whose children had no shoes. The old kitchen had to change.
Before
The most interest-
tip> ing kitchens offer
contrast both in texture and depth of color—strive for deliberate contrast between flooring, cabinets, countertops, backsplash and wall color.
After
New 30-inch wide stainless ovens, gas downdraft cooktop, simplified accessories and smaller rebuilt, green faux bois island and barstools update this 1950s kitchen redone in the ’80s. A Blanco Curve undermount sink from www.homeperfect.com and Danze Parma faucet from www.homeclick.com add function and sculptural interest.
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River Oaks Quality at National Street Prices
We began with a Feng Shui consultation with Swale Fenley (www.swale-fengshui.com/ index.html) who explained that using stainless steel, real stone and granite would help “ground” my husband. We love the Giallo Antico granite counters installed by Marble & Granite Designs and the St. Marie Split Face Mosaic backsplash tile from Marble & Tile Collection,
Granberry
Black 24-inch ovens, electric coil cooktop, sheetrock furdowns, a too-large, blocky island, dated hardware and laminate countertops needed an update. The 50/50 divided sink was not user- friendly for soaking skillets and the faucet was boring..
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