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Thumbnail image for Light-colored pine molding, a custom range and painted cream cabinets sets
By 12 30th, 2011

To make one area of the kitchen stand out, use different materials and colors to create contrast. The use of stone, light-colored pine molding, a custom range and painted cream cabinets sets this Wolf cooktop apart from the rest of the kitchen.

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Thumbnail image for To improve the kitchen’s workflow, consider storing and displaying dishes in a hutch located near both the cooking and seating areas.
By 12 30th, 2011

To improve the kitchen’s workflow, consider storing and displaying dishes in a hutch located near both the cooking and seating areas.

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Thumbnail image for Plenty of counter space is a key ingredient to good kitchen design
By 12 30th, 2011

Plenty of counter space is a key ingredient to good kitchen design. Varying surface heights makes it usable for both short and tall family members. This butcher block island has a maple top.

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Thumbnail image for Antique stoves or ice chests can be integrated into 21st-century kitchen design
By 12 30th, 2011

Antique stoves or ice chests can be integrated into 21st-century kitchen design. Here, a split-granite alcove houses a true wood-burning cook stove in this 100-year-old home.

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Thumbnail image for Pendant lighting over the island is a good opportunity to integrate personal style into the kitchen
By 12 30th, 2011

Pendant lighting over the island is a good opportunity to integrate personal style into the kitchen. Barn beams decorate the ceiling and also were milled to create the chestnut hardwood floor.

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Thumbnail image for Sleek black countertops are an ideal contrast to light-colored maple cabinetry
By 12 30th, 2011

Sleek black countertops are an ideal contrast to light-colored maple cabinetry. The simple design of the Arts-and-Crafts cabinetry allows unique elements such as the copper range hood, tile backsplash and archtop window to jump out at visitors.

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Thumbnail image for An island and a peninsula
By 12 30th, 2011

For large, open kitchens, don’t be afraid to include both an island and a peninsula. The spaces can be used separately – one for dining and one for meal preparation.

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Thumbnail image for Kitchen accessories don’t always need to be on the counter
By 12 30th, 2011

Kitchen accessories don’t always need to be on the counter. A built-in coffee maker saves space and encourages a clean and simple kitchen system.

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Thumbnail image for Natural materials such as Montana rock and distressed
By 12 30th, 2011

Natural materials such as Montana rock and distressed alder give this kitchen a rugged, mountain lodge look. Large windows invite the outdoors inside.

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Thumbnail image for This raised bar is for more than just breakfast.
By 12 30th, 2011

This raised bar is for more than just breakfast. It serves as a perfect perch to browse the net or watch TV on the kitchen’s entertainment center while the warm tones of its quartz surface enhance the room’s earthy palette.

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Thumbnail image for Light wood cabinets surround the perimeter of this kitchen
By 12 30th, 2011

Light wood cabinets surround the perimeter of this kitchen, offering a neutral foundation for stainless steel appliances and Silestone quartz countertops. A tile backsplash stretches up toward a tall chimney hood, creating a strong focal point.

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Thumbnail image for A small dry bar offers a place to store wine, liquor and glassware.
By 12 30th, 2011

A small dry bar offers a place to store wine, liquor and glassware. Knotty alder cabinetry in a green stain highlights this entertaining area and matches the kitchen island.

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Thumbnail image for Pendant fixtures and undercabinet lights bathe the kitchen
By 12 30th, 2011

Pendant fixtures and undercabinet lights bathe the kitchen in a warm glow while providing task lighting. Alternating green and butternut stained cabinetry adds visual interest to the room, while exposed beams create a ceiling focal point.

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Thumbnail image for Surrounded by a perimeter of knotty alder cabinets in a butternut stain with green crown molding
By 12 30th, 2011

Surrounded by a perimeter of knotty alder cabinets in a butternut stain with green crown molding, the green-stained knotty alder island serves as this kitchen’s focal point. Porcelain tile flooring that looks like slate and log walls complement this kitchen’s mountain lodge aesthetic.

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Thumbnail image for An undermount sink and single-handle faucet fit into the corner of this soapstone countertop.
By 12 30th, 2011

An undermount sink and single-handle faucet fit into the corner of this soapstone countertop. Open shelving in the corner of the room provides space to display the homeowner’s collection of glass birds.

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Thumbnail image for A breakfast nook cozies up this kitchen’s corner
By 12 30th, 2011

A breakfast nook cozies up this kitchen’s corner. Exposed Douglas fir wood beams add to the room’s mountain lodge look, complemented by. Arts & Crafts detailing grace the chairs. Cabinets underneath the built-in bench and a built-in microwave niche provide extra storage and keep the kitchen uncluttered.

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Thumbnail image for A dining nook delivers on this kitchen’s rustic aesthetic with cherry cabinets
By 12 23rd, 2011

A dining nook delivers on this kitchen’s rustic aesthetic with cherry cabinets and limestone flooring. Shaker-style cabinets flank the built-in dining booth, while a stained glass window behind the banquette offers the room a focal point. Drawers under the booth provide extra storage space for place settings and blankets.

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Thumbnail image for A small nook serves as a desk area with ample workspace
By 12 23rd, 2011

A small nook serves as a desk area with ample workspace, illuminated by undercabinet lighting. A stool tucks easily under the marble counter, keeping the walkway open.

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Thumbnail image for A large horizontal folding window provides a landscape view
By 12 23rd, 2011

A large horizontal folding window provides a landscape view of a mountain range while the high ceilings’ exposed beams mimic nature as they sweep upward.

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Thumbnail image for Soaring ceilings and a tile backsplash mosaic of trout
By 12 23rd, 2011

Soaring ceilings and a tile backsplash mosaic of trout in a stream give this kitchen a dramatic yet rustic look. The purple tilework complements the grape-colored stain of the kitchen’s knotty alder cabinetry.

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Thumbnail image for Distressed leather chairs saddle up to a granite-topped breakfast bar.
By 12 23rd, 2011

Distressed leather chairs saddle up to a granite-topped breakfast bar. Barbed wire accents on pendant lights further highlight this kitchen’s rustic theme.

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Thumbnail image for Raised-panel Doors Rustic Kitchen
By 12 23rd, 2011

Raised-panel doors provide a refined complement to the distressed knotty alder wood of the cabinetry and exposed beams of this kitchen.

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Thumbnail image for Double Bowl Sink in Rustic Kitchen
By 12 14th, 2011

A double bowl sink settles into the corner of this kitchen, where two large picture windows provides a view while scrubbing the dishes. Lampshade pendants, yellow walls and colorful pottery on open shelving soften the kitchen’s rough-hewn look.

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Thumbnail image for Butcher block and a granite remnant slab kitchen
By 12 14th, 2011

Butcher block and a granite remnant slab comprise the two lower counter surfaces of this red-stained maple island. Lighting under the pine breakfast bar countertop illuminates the cooktop. Jan Neiges Denver, CO

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Thumbnail image for Rustic Kitchen Design from Corrugated Metals
By 12 14th, 2011

This kitchen’s rustic design makes use of salvaged and repurposed materials. Corrugated metal along the front of the breakfast bar and a cement floor give an industrial edge to the room’s aesthetic. Jan Neiges Denver, CO

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By 12 14th, 2011

This open-plan kitchen was built as part of a major home addition. Black cabinetry on the kitchen island contrasts with the medium brown wood of the wall and base cabinets. The custom stone ventilation, with its arch above the rangetop, creates a rustic hearth look. Harth Builders Spring House, PA ...

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Thumbnail image for Peter Fallico’s Deck
By 10 25th, 2011

Plan a modern patio design with clean lines and a horizontal cedar fence. Peter and friends savour a summer evening outdoors on his roomy cedar deck. A copper Turkish grill creates a cosy atmosphere.

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Thumbnail image for Richard Florida’s Backyard
By 10 25th, 2011

Modern DWR loungers and a sparkling pool give a hotel-chic, LA vibe to this outdoor space. Landscape architect Mark Hartley designed the flagstone deck to look rough and natural, like it had been there for years.

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Thumbnail image for Family-Friendly Pool & Yard
By 10 25th, 2011

Divide a large backyard into kid and adult zones. When planning out a yard, include kid-friendly spaces as well as luxe entertaining areas. A sheer-descent waterfall in the pool is a fun element for swimmers, and also adds ambiance and a soothing focal point when dining on the patio to ...

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Thumbnail image for Modern Terrace
By 10 25th, 2011

An enclosed yet sunny deck built onto this modern home is a family-friendly outdoor living space. This Asian-inspired cedar terrace provides a safe area for children to play outside of this urban courtyard house. Hanging laundry alludes to the home owners’ eco-friendly lifestyle.

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