An appliance garage next to the paneled refrigerator and freezer hides an espresso maker, a French press and coffee mugs. Nearby, open white oak shelves with a cerused finish and brass brackets display ceramic dishes. “I really wanted the kitchen to be a clean and simple space, and not see lots of gadgets,” Duke says.
I've wanted this since I first saw a picture.
The cooking and eating zones on this island have ingeniously been divided up, thanks to different worktop materials. It’s a simple trick that makes it feel less like a workaday kitchen and more like a multifunctional space. Curvy upholstered stools also help give the wooden bar area a more relaxed, comfortable feel.
MidCentury modern house
Kitchen storage
Interesting intersection of two Ls
Cooktop and oven
kitchen has to have pull out trash
interesting to see cooking area recessed below the counter. What are the pros? I only see cons.
long straight lines and sharp corners
must have pull out spice cabinets on the side
I like stoves as center of a great kitchen
Stove is not against the wall
Vent hood in ceiling
Lytle street kitchen in Redlands
Counter along the door by the kitchen.
Unique drawers
Example of island being used for the sink; with bar height counter
In the open living room and kitchen, the black wallcovering and gray carpet made way for tile and lots of glass — in the form of new dual-pane, low-emissivity windows — to overlook the pool area. The designers repainted the original tongue-and-groove ceiling and installed hidden track lights. They also played up the home’s original fireplace, adding midcentury panels and columns for a more of-the-time look.
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