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Kitchen

I am trying to determine my kitchen identity! I vacillate between classic, cottage, farmhouse, transitional and traditional. There are elements of each style that I appreciate. I do want a kitchen that has character and doesn’t look generic . I prefer the open or partly open kitchen design with special attention given to quieter running appliances and an excellent vent that vents to the outside. The sink just isn’t happy without a window above it. Excellent lighting for countertops, work areas and dining is so important.
Kim Kaye
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Jennifer Ott Design
Jennifer Ott Design

See How 1 Kitchen Looks With Different Island Lights and Stools

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Barbra Bright Design
Barbra Bright Design

Where to Place Your Kitchen Cabinetry Hardware

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Love Your Room LLC
Love Your Room LLC

How to Choose the Right Dining Table

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Jennifer Ott Design
Jennifer Ott Design

8 Blue Paint Colors to Consider for a Kitchen Island

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notice how left top cabinet is angled in the corner

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notice wood top Island

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Erin Carlyle
Erin Carlyle

New Looks for Cabinets and Countertops Emerging in 2019

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island with sink and wood countertop

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white cabinets Painted island with wood top

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soffitts

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notice how they handle the area above the cabinets

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Happy Kitchen

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color is oyster, not bright white

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table

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table

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ceiling painted a warm tone

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hood

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left cabinet

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