To update the kitchen cabinets, all the doors and drawer fronts were removed, taken off site and professionally spray painted in a bright white colour, Benjamin Moore- Chantilly Lace. We really liked the clean lined long drawer pulls so they stayed but all the knobs were replaced with minimalistic small scale round ones. The newly painted white cabinets in combination with the countertops now make the space feel light, airy, and clean. It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do! To balance the whiteness and keep the kitchen from feeling cold and stark we used a pale off-white colour on the walls and incorporated wooden elements throughout the kitchen including a multi-functional freestanding kitchen cart. The cart also acts to visually ground the wall mounted television located above it. Now I can watch TV or enjoy listening to music while tasking my newly refreshed space.
For someone who loves to cook my biggest pet peeve was always the air quality and smell from lingering cooking odors so addressing that problem was the very first step in the process. Having solid beams above the stove meant a typical range hood could not be installed. We were fortunate the original half wall, located behind the stove, had just enough room for the carpenter to reconfigure and accommodate a new ventilation system. With the basement below open and unfinished, the HVAC specialist had easy access to run the required air ducts to the exterior and for the electrician to run the required power cables. Problem solved. Quartz was chosen for all the countertops, and we also opted to use it on the backsplashes to add a seamless modern look to the kitchen. We chose Silestone Calcutta Gold in a polished finish.
Quartz was chosen for all the countertops, and we opted to use it on the backsplashes to add a modern seamless modern look to the kitchen. We chose Silestone Calcutta Gold in a polished finish.
DESIGN TIP: Although quartz has stain resistant qualities, it is not
impervious to stains and requires maintenance. Carrot peelings are the worst offender so far. However, I have been able to remove the odd stain by pouring Dawn dish soap and leaving it sit for one hour before wiping off.
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