One Wall Kitchen
Tin ceiling
Blue cabinets Fridge on opposite wall Move stove to fridge area Put lockers near counter end (paint them cabinet blue)
Mirror wall (use 3’squares above counter on open wall)
?switch stove and fridge
Clean wall, large window
Cozy, individual pieces
Directly to the left of the main sink is a panel dishwasher, and beside it cabinets where the homeowner stores everyday dishes. The upper cabinets to the left of the range hold vases, stemware, glasses and mugs. The drawers and cabinets to the right of the range house canned and dry goods. The kitchen island has an engineered quartz (White Attica by Caesarstone) countertop that measures 4 feet, 5 inches by 9 feet, 4 inches. Banfield researched this material to find out how large a slab he could get, rather than designing the island first only to discover that a big enough slab wasn’t offered and the counter would have to have a seam. He often likes to let pragmatic issues shape his aesthetic approach to a room. For instance, the beams on the ceiling consist of 8-foot-long pieces with metal brackets that hide the seams where the lengths connect; the brackets also work as a design feature. Similarly, the shiplap on the ceiling covered holes and patches made during the removal of the wall between the dining room and kitchen and is also an attractive design element. Though it’s hard to see in this photo, the island has a 21-inch overhang that creates plenty of space for sitting. B...
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