ARTISAN LVTN: February 2018

ART DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY

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PROJECT: The White Kitchen

Change is always a constant, especially for this home of almost thirty years. After going through a number of renovations in the ...

Change is always a constant, especially for this home of almost thirty years. After going through a number of renovations in the other areas, the main kitchen finally had it's chance for an upgrade. This kitchen project had three major requirements, to create more storage, to make it long-lasting and to make it beautiful. Simple as it may sound, the process was definitely tedious. First, there was a much needed change to the size of the existing kitchen, including the need for a larger window for more natural light. This meant a lot of demolition, relocation and restoration work before installation of the kitchen cabinetry and other finishing work could begin.

Keeping in line with the dated look of the house, the design direction for this kitchen was to combine the timelessness of the colonial style while incorporating modern materials and plenty of new kitchen accessories. A color scheme of different whites and ivory served as the base for this design. Wood plank tiles created a warm and cozy look to create a balance with the vanilla-white cabinetry and the white subway tiles. Moldings and trims lined up the edges for a more classic look as well. Plenty of storage was needed so the cabinetry was designed to cover every inch of the kitchen. A variety of trays, wire baskets, pull-out systems and other accessories were also added for more efficient storage solutions. Easy to clean and with a modern look, glossy acrylic laminates was used for the cabinet doors. Adding more storage and working space, an island counter was added in the center which doubly serves as a dining area as well. Combining the best of both worlds, two different kinds of stones were used for the counters. The perimeter counter is topped with white quartz, a very hard and durable material best used in kitchens. On the other hand the island counter is clad in beautiful hand-picked Romblon marble which features more veining and visual impact. All this, illuminated by the cherry on top, a brass chandelier with a modern-vintage look, truly making this counter the center of the show.

With so much design work and detail put into this, all this effort will go to waste if it did not last, so stainless steel was the material of choice for all cabinet interiors. A definite pick due to previous experience of the owners to water damage, warping and termites. Beautiful with its classic look and both functional and durable, this new kitchen is definitely a worth it investment that will stand the test of time.