home
Activity revolves
around a storafge^^
packed island/that
attracts guests and
3-year-old Steven,
who pitches in from a
child-safe step stool
(
[littlepartnefs.com
) .
Elizabeth, 2, and
Henry, 3 months, will
eventually follow in
his footsteps.
The Ideas
SH A R P C O N T R A S T
To make the cherry
wall cabinets stand
out, Carrie filled the
glass-front units with
white dinnerware
and chose a crisp
white paint for the
other cabinetry.
O U T E R SP A C E
Only two walls in this
i3xi4-foot kitchen are
suitable for cabinetry,
so a wall oven, built-
in microwave, and
pantry storage are
located in a hallway
just out of the main
work core.
C O U N T E R O F F E R
The island countertop
has the same over-
hang on two sides,
which repeats the
square shape of the
base and creates
comfortable gather-
round space.
B R IG H T S P O T
A pendant centered
above the island
augments recessed
fixtures and provides
decorative impact.
The linen shade’s
orange pattern brings
out the warmth of the
room’s wood accents.
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APRIL 2011 |
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