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Host Joan Kohn visits
Christine and Jim Kelsey, who had very specific
ideas for the kitchen in their new shingle-style
home. They wanted an open floor plan, a large
working island and new cabinetry. Working with
designer Michelle Shields of The Great Room
Company, they achieved their goal on a budget by
splurging on certain items and using less
expensive materials for others.
This U-shaped open kitchen is
anchored by a large island .
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A sense of hearth was enhanced by
using a venting system that can be lowered when
not in use.
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Columns and half-walls keep the
kitchen and family room
distinct.
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The adjoining breakfast room is
large and well-lit by three sets of windows in a
curved
bay.
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- The large U-shaped kitchen is flanked by a
breakfast nook surrounded by a bay window, and a
large family room separated from the work area
by a half-wall and columns.
- The kitchen cabinetry is a simple recessed
panel style in soft white with silvertone pulls.
Kelsey painted the cabinets with a professional
sprayer, finishing them with conversion varnish,
which imparts a hard, professional-looking
finish. Many of the upper cabinets have glass
inset panels.
- The large center island is equipped with two
barstools. It provides the kitchen’s main work
surfaces. A marble inset is used for baking and
hot-pot placement. Pull-out drawers keep
appliances accessible and open storage under the
counter makes it easy to reach utensils.
- Appliances are stainless steel with black
accents. Flooring is dark walnut, and the
backsplash is finished with white subway tiles.
The counters are finished with squares of
ceramic tile with a slate look, a
budget-conscious choice that nevertheless has
the look and feel of natural materials.
- A butler’s pantry provides a link between
the kitchen and dining room. It is painted soft
blue, with white marble counters and glass
panels in the upper cabinets.
- A walk-in pantry provides much-needed
storage for large items like baskets and
roasting pans.
GUESTS:
Michelle
Shields
Designer, The Great Room Company
407
The Hill
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone:
603-431-3800 Fax: 603-431-4550
E-mail: michelle@greatroom.com
Website:
http://www.greatroom.com/
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