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A pullout work surface gives Wilson extra prep space. The engineered quartz countertop wraps around the wall to become storage and cocktail bar space for the dining room (shown later in this story). Wilson clears off that extra countertop area and dusts it with flour on nights when she’s rolling out dough to make fresh ravioli.Exposed ceiling beams — the one in the foreground is original to the home — and caged bulb lights fit with the industrial-transitional style Ferrarini was going for.Ephesians rug in sky blue, beige and medium gray: Surya
After. Ferrarini reconfigured the kitchen so Wilson would be able to see straight through the home to the backyard as soon as she walks in the front door. Putting two glass-paneled doors in the center of the back wall led him to a galley-style layout. From there, he knew he wanted to tuck the taller elements like the refrigerator and pantry cabinets on the left. That meant the right wall could be a bit airier with the range and sink.“Never in a million years would I have thought to flip the kitchen how he did, and this is what I do for a living,” Wilson says. “It’s really remarkable.”Wall range hood, 30 inches: Proline; conduit one-light flush mounts in old silver: Troy Lighting; cabinet paint: Naval, Sherwin-WilliamsWatch: See more of this new kitchen transformation
1. Take charge. Designer Tracey Stephens was tasked with creating a retro-style kitchen that features vintage furniture and checkerboard floors for a New Jersey family of four. But the requirements of the technology age were not lost on the design. The kitchen includes a drawer with a built-in charger, complete with regular and USB outlets. “It’s so nice not to have all of those devices out and dealing with cords all the time,” homeowner Jody Suden says. Drawer charging station: Docking Drawer 18MoreHow to Refresh Your Kitchen on Any BudgetStash It All: Know the 3 Zones of Kitchen Storage
4. Natural selection. The heart of this Dallas kitchen is the island-breakfast bar, which features rich materials and a double waterfall structure. The raised breakfast bar is made of warm walnut, while the island top is white marble with gray veining. Homeowner and builder Chris Dauwe covered the space beneath the breakfast bar in reclaimed wood, sourced from a barn in North Carolina. Using natural-looking materials helped Dauwe achieve his goal of “a contemporary home with an industrial twist,” he says. Island and kitchen countertops: Mountain White marble; leather stools: Halo Styles
Oil and utensil pullouts. In another example of well-designed cabinetry, narrow pullout cabinets on both sides of the range offer space for frequently used cooking oils, as well as utensils — a nice convenience for a frequent cook. Cabinets: custom, rift sawn oak, stained gray and glazed with a white glaze; countertops: white marble, Rye Marble; hardware: Vinci pull, SchaubRead more about this kitchenMoreThe 10 Most Popular New Kitchen Photos of 2017The Most Popular New Bathroom Photos of 2017
Undersink drawer. Given the plumbing fixtures that must go beneath the kitchen sink and the fact that there isn’t much room in that space for storage, this area can feel like a dank mini-cave. This drawer has a clever cutout that gently surrounds the plumbing, making available the good, clean space while keeping the plumbing hidden. Cabinetry: painted to match Light Pewter 1464, Benjamin Moore; hardware: Schaub; countertops: Rye Marble; sink: Strive, Kohler; faucet: Rohl
Roll-out pantry. When drawers roll out, as they do in this English pantry cabinet, you don’t have to worry about digging behind things to find what you need. The glass drawer fronts and sides also allow maximum visibility of items in the drawers while keeping everything in place. The sleek design works well for a contemporary kitchen.
Island drinks station. Rather than let the space at the end of the island go to waste, this homeowner installed a beverage refrigerator. Since guests are forever congregating around the kitchen island, this setup makes it easy for them to serve themselves — without getting in the way of the chef. Bar fridge: Vinopazzo, AG International; island cabinetry paint: Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Benjamin Moore; floor tile: Duomo in cream, Midgley West; countertop: quartz; pendant lights: Union Lighting
NativeStoneNativeStone is a relatively new product that blends concrete with raw natural materials including renewable jute fiber. The jute lightens the weight of the sink while increasing its strength — these sinks weigh about 40 percent less than solid concrete sinks. (But as with concrete, make sure your contractor knows the weight of the sink for installation, as they are still heavier than a lot of other options.)These sinks are sealed in a way that makes them resistant to scratches, stains and cracks, though the manufacturer recommends letting extremely hot pots and pans cool before placing them directly into a NativeStone sink.
9. A magnetic container-pullout hybrid. This solution combines a pullout shelf with magnetic containers. Note that they are clearly labeled on top so it’s easy to find the right one.
2. Within a range alcove. Range alcoves have been trending for the past few years. They help emphasize the area as a focal point and provide plenty of clever ways to stash the herbs, spices and oils. In this Texas kitchen, recesses in the limestone surround keep ingredients handy.
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