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. Blue. This tranquil color continues to make a strong showing in the kitchen. Blue works well in kitchens because it’s a complementary color to orange, which shows up in tones found in wood and brass, two common materials used in modern-day kitchens. True Residential launched its new Juniper collection of refrigerators, shown here. The deep blue was inspired by Juniper berries.
minimalist pergola - front yard patio?
driveway
Bookmatched
Waterfall peninsula, able to tuck in stools. Skinnier cabinetry on other side but that's ok
Low lights, 24 x 24 paver arranged linear
Cut in plants to effect a difference between driveway and walkway to front door
Landforms
Dry stream bed
Small tree such as olive or fif. See also large hole for tree'S benefit
Tactile limestone, organic shell stone, vertical standing seam wall panels, and warm cedar siding
The home’s main entrance features yellow Kasota stone, heavy-gauge, black-painted steel panels and clear cedar. The house also has corten siding.
The rectangular oculus punctuates the roof line, which juts out into space. “A lot of architecture has punched windows,” Strand says, “but I really go for corner windows, corner glass, so you’re more interactive with the outside.”
The kitchen, living and dining areas are open to each other, with varied ceiling heights for interest. “The living room is a classic modern space,” Strand says, “but also very warm” because of the fir-trimmed windows, wood floors and Kasota stone fireplace.
royalcroft red with the character maple floors Sherwi Williams
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