Kitchen Inspiration
What an Ingenious invention. A neat and tidy place to have your morning coffee. Not an appliance garage, which sounds bulky and intrusive to me, but an elegant and organized space where a daily function takes place and then disappears, after you are finished. My favorite aspect is the water spicket at that extends and creates an easy way to fill the coffee maker. Somethings to think about are the water filter of the spicket, as the quality of the water makes a all the difference with the flavor of your coffee, and the exposure of coffee mugs relevant for only a brief period of time. I wonder if it could be reduced to only a select few mugs and the remaining enclosed in an additional easily accessible cabinet. I believe the exposed mugs would get to me after a while. As an architect, I am also always looking for ways to innovate and improve function and aesthetic, I believe with all the cooking appliances we have as options in the kitchen, that a walk in pantry with a countertop dedicated to appliances is a space worth thinking about.
I’d like to touch upon the stove hood, and how it plays a pivotal role within a kitchen. Like a centerpiece on a dining room table, how we place and accentuate it’s character will often make or brake a space. In this example, the design successfully encased the stove hood with wood that adds tremendous warmth and color to the white back drop. Very nicely done, and to add the recessed storage above really eloquently welcomes the vent hood as part of the design and not something that juxtaposes itself against the rest of the kitchen. I also commend the designer for the simple and bold waterfall Calcutta marble island and the shade pocket molding which helps to conceal the ugliness of a functional element. I would suggest the separation of cabinetry from the wall to allow the drapery to hang freely without being bundled against its counterparts.
The design of this quaint kitchen a functionally elegant in its approach. Each element communicating elegantly with their counterparts. Circulation spaces double as spaces you move through quickly and spaces that require a slow step, or a stationary function. The fridge sink and stove create the design triangle and optimize a cooks convenances. What appears to be a pantry with short distance of counter space and cooking equipment. Sink placed sharply in front of the view that makes doing the dishes less of a chore and more of an experience. Centrally locates island gathers people around the action and promotes a socially inviting space where people can work, play, and live with each other harmoniously. Wood ceiling and loft space define the area where concentration and focus is more important. Love the creative use of the space here.
In this example of a contemporary and architectural kitchen, we can clearly delineate how carving of spaces creates a unique and diverse space. The recessed ceiling, wood beams, lights and linear diffusers all aligning, Blackened and parallel with a black reveal. Artistic in its approach the careful attention to balance between elements that are clean, plain, and simple creating outlines for materials with patterns, lines, and undulating veins. One last note about the space that jumps out to me it the hierarchy of material. The heavy materials dominating territory around the space and the lighter, warmer colors taking reigns of the areas where an individual would need to be more focused and at tentative to their task, ie the person cooking is nurtured by materials in the soft center surrounded and protected by the hard, easily cleaned surfaces. This is a more philosophical analysis of the kitchen space, but at Ardolino design and development, we believe that Architecture should speak subconsciously to those who live, use, and work within the spaces that it defines.
In this design, I love the way the wood wraps down and around the soffit to add character to the kitchen and helps frame the wall wall. Everything is contained into the niche and compliments the kitchens function. I also appreciate the fine selection of furniture, the custom built up table and exposed edge that allow the beauty of the creation come into the design, and the minute detailing in the stools that separate the and celebrate each connection. The woods all correlating with the color and composition. Finally the black mounding on the windows contrasting the white cabinets add a supreme pop and offer the landscaping a more natural and welcoming feel. It’s as if the windows frame and celebrate the nature the home is placed within.
Many designers forget to incorporate the 6th wall into the design of a space. The ceiling in my own opinion is as important to the overall aesthetic of a room as is the cabinetry. in the design, the design did a fabulous job of detailing the into the design with a wood design. Simple and direct, the wood adds a warmth the room that you just dont get from a white painted gypsom board ceiling. I am also a fan of the island design, this waterfall edge is timeless. It can be completed with all assortments of stones or wood, here the design alls for a plain stone. I agree with the decision to do so, as there are so many lines in the space from the abundance of wood that the plain choise offers a relief and helps to connect the materials. Finally, the use of windows as backsplash along the wall without plumbing, is a beautiful compromise of, hopefully required, cabinet space, and natural day lighting. I personally recommend lean storage throughout the home. I find if the storage is there, you will look for ways to fill it, even if what you fill with doesn't add any value to your lives.
A very nice waterfall island detail and complimentary wood cabinetry with finger pull reveal that separates the wood from the engineered countertop strikes a beautiful contrast between nature and man made. The white fixtures, countertops, and cabinets add a balanced touch of light to space and bring all your attention to the dark island. Brushed plumbing hardware adds a subtle reflection, falling dull to space. I admire how the ceiling height changes as the threshold between what is defined as kitchen space and what is defined as living room space. Lower ceiling heights is a great way to bring attention and focus into space's function while simultaneously providing a subconsciously recognizable edge.
I love the thickness of the bartop in this design. I like the honeycomb backsplash, significantly extending up to the ceiling, creating a backdrop for the cabinetry, any decorations stored on top of the cabinets, and the stainless steel free floating stove exhaust system—very chic design and elegant charm.
I like the elegant design of this kitchen. The dark bottom and the light color cabinets help the room feel more prominent, and I appreciate the elegance of the accessory selections, the gold fixtures and matching gold hardware, paired with delicate wood hardware, all subtlety executed and embellished the beauty of the Calcutta countertop island. A simple and elegant solution, comes together nicely as a high end project.
Love the simplicity of the space here. Elegant use of materials and complementary design techniques, as in the waterfall of the stone countertop define the space. the alignment of island and recess at cabinetry is then frames by storage cabinets and appliances. This Kitchen says to me that a lot of discipline was used to create order. a minimalist approach, and a consistent context with the surrounding design.
Dark wood floor, navy blue cabinets, light grey bold countertop, expansive windows, elegant faucet and hardware, increased ceiling height with white color. Really well done composition of color and style adds a delicate and artful touch to the space here. Everything feels calm and cooling in top, yet want and embracing on bottom.
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