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After. Griffith removed that wall and broke up the composition of the cabinets, replacing the floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet with lowers topped with a counter and uppers. She was able to fit a microwave drawer in this section as well — a great solution for those who are not “supertall.” She removed the wall ovens, scooted the refrigerator over a little and added a pantry cabinet just past the refrigerator. This thoughtful move gave the kitchen a more open feel. Flooring. New flooring for the entire first floor was also a part of the project. Griffith helped her client choose a maple beechwood laminate, which resembles walnut, from CY Flooring to replace the old tile. “It’s a really good laminate; often when you use this much of it you can see the repeat of the grain patterns, but you don’t with this one,” Griffith says.Lighting. They chose clear glass globe pendants to keep the view to the range wall as open as possible.Island lights: Wayfair; counter stools: West Elm
1. Modern FamilyDesigner: Barbara Town of Town Lifestyle + DesignLocation: HoustonSize: 189 square feet (17.5 square meters); 13½ by 14 feet (4.1 by 4.2 meters)Homeowners’ request. “The family entertains a lot, and this room sits in the middle of the house and acts as a main hallway to get to the kitchen and the family room,” designer Barbara Town says. “They were hoping to bring in a more finished look, add a pop of color, [and have it] be kid-friendly and be a space that blended with the rest of the home design.” Style. “The style of this space is transitional,” Town says. “We have mixed the traditional-style dining table and chandelier with a midcentury buffet, modern consoles and dining chairs. The pop of bright colors also helps tie these two styles together, being a mix of sophisticated and youthful.”
4. Transitional TreasureDesigners: Barette Widell and Christina Boschetti of Widell + BoschettiLocation: Glen Ellyn, IllinoisSize: 210 square feet (19.5 square meters); 14 by 16 feet (4.2 by 4.8 meters)Homeowners’ request. A more comfortable room that would work with the rest of the home, with higher-quality furnishings. Style. “The style of the dining room is modern chic,” designer Barette Widell says. “We wanted to keep the dining room warm, so we chose elements like washed oak, feathers and wool.”
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