Kitchen
Tile is a popular material for showers. It’s durable and offers lots of options to bring in color and texture. But the idea of maintaining all those grout lines turns a lot of homeowners off. Designer Brooke Brown of L&B Limited Co. is getting a lot of requests for using porcelain slabs instead. The approach minimizes grout lines while still offering durability and visual interest.
Dark cabinets below, gold hardware and gold accents with light counters
Calacatta Macaubas Quartzite
Sink will need a trash bin and a dishwasher nearby If this is to be your main prep area, the sink and other appliances may have to come first, but try to make room for prep utensils and cutting boards near the sink. “Typically, two 24-inch base cabinets back to back will accommodate most under-island functions,” says Justrich. “But make sure that your island isn’t too big, with extra space in the middle.” Ahmann suggests making your island 3 feet wide, as that tends to look best — although sometimes a width of 2 feet is the best fit. The length can be as few as 4 feet, but he suggests planning for at least 7 feet if you need to accommodate a sink, a dishwasher and a cooktop.
Color Sterman sanded down the cabinets and range hood and painted them blue (St. Bart’s by Sherwin-Williams). Next, he added a quartz countertop with a marble look to replace the granite and introduced a white subway-tile backsplash with white grout and new gray-washed oak planks for the floor. The result is a fresh, airy kitchen with an of-the-moment style.
Back of island storage
this is so smart!
Q