KITCHENS
KITCHENS
In this historic Tudor home the designers at Metro Design Build created an open floor plan defined by a large, light-filled kitchen. To maximize the light, they kept the kitchen white but added graphic punch with a matte black vent hood over a Monogram range, black window frames, and black accent lighting. On the white cabinetry, hardware by Top Knobs adds graphic punch, and Kohler Artifacts faucets in brushed nickel add shine. Countertops by Caesarstone .
HOT IN THE KITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR THE BUSIEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE T he default palette for kitchens has historically been white, with some small, midcentury detours into avocado green and blush pink. Not so, any- more. Enter the sophisticated kitchen in deep tones like green, black, or even unpainted wood. cabinetry and lighting to appliances, tile, and hardware. If you don’t want to commit to an entire room in a dark shade, bring those rich tones in with accents like light- ing, appliances, countertops, or cabinetry. T E X T DEBORAH L. MARTIN
And once you have decided on a deep, mysterious color, consider accents like trim painted in neutral but complementary tones, and accessories and hardware in shades of gold or brightly polished chrome to accent and reflect your bold choices. ■
In this rustic yet elegant kitchen, dark charcoal is accented by white subway tiles and Riobel Azure faucets in brushed gold. A 33-inch Shaker Fireclay sink with lines in gold adds another graphic element.
Aesthetically, it’s not hard to see the allure, and most kitchen brands have seized on the trend with everything from
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