Sink Oh D (as in Design) My Oh Kitchen Sink Styles

In interior design and decorating celebration of Cinco de Mayo on this 5th day of May, may I present a collection of stunning sink oh d (as in design) my oh so lovely kitchen sink styles.

marble-kitchen-sink Remodelista

Kitchen sink styles qualifying as house favorites include those made of marble or natural stone.

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If not of marble, then at the very least surrounded by.

Gorgeous!

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Douglas Vanderhorn Architects

Marble and natural stone sinks impress the eye with a timeless and tasteful touch of luxury balanced with performance capability.

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 Lonny

Chiseled Rectangular Natural Stone Vessel Sink in Almond Brown

Chiseled Rectangular Natural Stone Vessel Sink in Almond Brown

The porosity of natural stone makes this material easily susceptible to stain which gives pause to some when considering the use of these types of sinks.

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Vintage Compass Stone Kitchen Sink ~ House Beautiful

Pretty is as pretty does applies to the design, finish, and performance of kitchen sink styles.

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Domino – Photo by Tessa Neustadt- Design by Amber Lewis

A commitment to upkeep comes with natural stone sinks.

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Domino- Photo by Kelly Nutt

When considering selecting a natural stone sink, factor in that acidic and oily substances will penetrate the surface of the natural stone, leaving a stain to deal with.

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 SHM Architects

Over time, the patina of these sinks rests and becomes a perfectly imperfect design feature, one that accentuates the natural beauty of the stone.

sink-metalJohn Derian’s Collected East Village Apartment

Vintage chic carries through to kitchen sink styles, as unique has become a design and decorative requirement in the world of kitchen design.

Retrofitting an antique sideboard to accommodate a kitchen sink results in an impressive design and decor addition to the kitchen triangle format.

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Nikki To Photography

Salvaged porcelain kitchen sinks meet today’s your kitchen-your style requirements.

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Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Eclectic sink options illustrate what one person considers to be functional obsolescence another considers a distinct design feature.

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Salisbury Artisans

Vintage beauty merges with modern function in the home of Braxton Dixon, the master builder behind the iconic homes of country music legends Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette.

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Implementing one-of-a-kind architectural elements into the design of his houses sets these works of building and designing art apart from other exterior and interior standard house designs.

This is most prevalent in Mr. Dixon’s choice of a kitchen sink in his Tennessee home.

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Large Candy Kettle Chocolate Pot

Large Candy Kettle Chocolate Copper Pot

A vintage copper candy kettle becomes an architectural showpiece, kitchen sink and unique focal point all-in-one, while remaining true to the original integrity, storied provenance, and design style of the home.

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Better Homes and Gardens

What do real estate and sink placement have in common?

LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The optimum placement for a prep sink is adjacent to or across from the stove and refrigerator and for good reason; it’s the area of the kitchen where the prep magic happens.

Rivera Kitchen Prep Sink

Rivera Kitchen Prep Sink

The prep sink is the single most helpful kitchen design feature I have ever become dependent upon in the context of cooking, baking, and recipe creating.

Convenience and usefulness alone make it easy to understand why I am a huge fan of the prep sink and consider it a kitchen design necessity.

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Home Bunch

Necessary to the convenience, purpose, and design style of a butler’s pantry aka the second kitchen and its cousin scullery is the features implemented into the design.

Extra deep sinks benefit both the purpose and the design.

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Butler’s Pantry at The Madison – Jean Stoffer Design

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House & Garden – Photo by Ngoc Minh Mgo

Focal point fabulousness is the visual point when going for the gold with a super chic gold sink.

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gold apron front sinks

Brass Tone Gold Stainless Steel Double Bowl Farmhouse Apron Kitchen Sink
Rivage Stainless Steel 36 in. Single Bowl Farmhouse Apron Kitchen Sink

Blakes London marble kitchen island

Blakes London

Visually stunning in presence and performance, Paonazzo marble features a distinctive white to ivory to ash gray background with black, caramel, and gold veining.

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Cassidy Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet in Champagne Bronze
Oletto Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Gold

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Il Granito

The big brass band makes a beautiful case for metallic kitchen sink styles, faucets, finishes, and accessories.

deVOL Basket Waste Strainer & Overflow Kit in Brass

deVOL Basket Waste Strainer & Overflow Kit in Brass

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Kathryn Scott Design Studio Ltd

Apron-front sinks combine utilitarian practicality with decorative adaptability.

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DecorPad

The look is yesteryear traditional, but the appeal is all modern day kitchen sink must have.

farmhouse-sink-push-out-casement-windows DecorPad

Although these sinks come in both single and double bowl models, the features of the single bowl model seems to make it the most preferred, especially when it comes to the ever popular farmhouse design style.

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 OXA Architecture

Percy Farmhouse Apron-Front Crafted Stainless Steel 32 in. Single Bowl Kitchen Sink

Percy Farmhouse Apron-Front Crafted Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink

Sinkology Adams 33" Farmhouse Apron Front Sink in Pure Antique Copper

Sinkology Adams 33″ Farmhouse Apron Front Sink in Pure Antique Copper

Sink size does matter in the day-to-day KP duty routine we all endure, and the width of the farmhouse sink is a natural fit feature able to hold dishwashing court with pots, pans and bake ware of varied sizes.

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Marble Apron-Front Sink

Let me also clue you in on another well known design advantage of the farmhouse sink.

When there’s too much dish at the end of the day, the depth of the apron-front sink works fabulously to your advantage as it conceals many a dirty dish.

That’s my kind of sink oh d (as in design) my oh kitchen sink styles celebration!

Love your style!

Elements of French Kitchen Design

F is for3rench kitchen design speaks fluent style to legions of Francophile obsessed decoristas.  Does French kitchen design speak your language?

Oscar Wilde tells us imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Imitating the distinctive European elegance vis-à-vis design and decor pays a compliment to the classic French kitchen.

Classic French design marries formality with rustic finesse juxtaposed against a weathered patina.

Rustic refinement coupled with old-world charm personifies the characteristics of the country French kitchen.

country-french-kitchen-copper Traditional Style of the Country French Kitchen 

Some say country French while others say French country.

A tomayto, tomahto point perhaps, but Country French is the term used most often in the antiques world so country French it is.

Inspiration is everywhere, and listening to French music is an excellent source of inspiration.

French inspired flooring

It’s my definition of French immersion.

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It is said that kitchen design starts from the ground up.

Flooring serves as a principal foundation piece in terms of the overall balance of kitchen design.

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Hand Scraped Strand Woven Sahara Engineered Bamboo Flooring
Dixiewood Herringbone Brown 9.25 in. x 11.22 in. Marble Mosaic Tile
Balsa Decor Caramel 24 in. x 24 in. Matte Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
French Oak Santa Cruz Solid Hardwood Flooring

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The very right of the white kitchen is in the complementing presence of provincial color, texture and pattern design greatness.

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Antique French Pine Cabinet Doors

Subtle drama, a decorating oxymoron if there ever was one, engages my eye past the toile on steroids of the traditional country French kitchen to the accents in the not trying so hard to exemplify the look category.

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Grosvenor Large Single Hanging Shade Grosvenor Large Single Hanging Shade

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French Country 6 Light Chandelier

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Bria Hammel Interiors

Chapman & Myers Modern Globe Lantern 

Chapman & Myers Modern Globe Lantern 

Possini Euro Design Warm Gold Metal Pendant

Possini Euro Design Warm Gold Metal Pendant

French style cabinet hardware

Cabinet hardware as a focal point?

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Absolutely!

Never underestimate the small details and the ability they have to make a visually grand statement.

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Accenting with as opposed to a total immersion in is the key to alleviating the risk of a dated look.

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Lubbock WTBHA 2015 Parade of Homes

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Sourcing home décor items is routine, but never mundane.

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Woven La Rochelle Antiqued Oak Finish Taupe Dining Chairs (Set of 2)

Maria Wood and Cane Upholstered Dining Chair by Christopher Knight Home

Maria Wood and Cane Upholstered Dining Chair by Christopher Knight Home

Grand style is present and accounted for in this excellent option for captain’s chairs.

I believe my love of the well appointed French kitchen began when I was in junior high.

My best friend’s mother had impeccable taste in home furnishing and home décor accessories, and their home was and continues to be one of the premier homes in our area.

Set of 2 Black Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Caned Wing Back Chair

I wish these Guild Masters Caned Wingback chairs would come back to a retail source – love these!

The entire home was gracefully designed and decorated, but the traditional kitchen, appointed with classic French flair, was indeed the design pièce de résistance.

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A delicate mix of French blues with cream white accents served as both color palette and focal point.

Less is more echoed throughout the design and décor, and the style statement being made was more ethereal than overt.

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Accents in ç’est vraiment magnifique detail translates to it’s really beautiful- the quintessential design element of the curated French kitchen.

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The French Country kitchen faucet by Kingston Brass represents the detail of vintage French country design, bringing elegance of old to the contemporary kitchen.

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Heritage 2-Handle Bridge Kitchen Faucet with Side Sprayer in Antique Copper

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Antique Stone Sink

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Wonderful option for a prep sink.

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Antique 18th Century French Apothecary Stone Sink 

Marielle 1-Handle Bar And Prep Faucet

Marielle 1-Handle Bar And Prep Faucet

Single-Handle Bar Faucet in Copper

Akicon Single-Handle Bar Faucet in Copper

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 Antique French Blue Transferware Bowl 1878 Earthenware

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 Country French Cupboard

Vintage Antique Walnut Ornately Carved Louis XVI French Provincial Sideboard Buffet

Ornately Carved Louis XVI French Provincial Sideboard Buffet

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Traditions Wall Plates, BlueWhite

Traditions Wall Plates, Blue and White

Vintage Bread Boards

Vintage Bread Boards

French Porcelain Boar Baking Dish (2)

French Porcelain Boar Baking Dish 

Madeleine 48 in. Matte Black Standard Rectangle Composite Console Table with Storage

Madeleine 48 in. Matte Black Standard Rectangle Composite Console Table 

French Cafè & Chicorèe Canisters, Pair

French Cafè & Chicorèe Canisters, Pair

Steel Cookware Stand w/ 6 Shelves

Six Shelf Satin Copper Cookware Stand

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Ruffoni Historia Hammered Copper Roasting Pan with Artichoke Handle

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MALACASA Series Ceramic Oval Baking Dish Bakeware Set

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Paisley Floral Block Print Cotton Tablecoth Collection

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Antique Linen Napkins Set of 4, Mismatched Monogrammed French Damask White Dinner Napkins

Antique Set of 4, Mismatched Monogrammed French Damask Dinner Napkins

French kitchen design provides the perfect opportunity to add a single focal point lamp or perhaps a duo to the countertop for accent lighting perfection.

Park Hill Collection Capital Lamp

Park Hill Collection Capital Lamp

Josephine Silver White Table Lamp

Josephine Silver White Table Lamp

Although it is sold, I could not resist adding this Belgian kitchen cabinet to the mix.

Ooh la la love it!

Belgian Kitchen Cabinet

 Belgian Kitchen Cabinet  

Distinctive European elegance is the standard of style and signature component of French kitchen design.

love your style

Suite Dreams: My Dream Kitchen Design Ideas


What comes to mind when you dream kitchen design ideas?

My dream big and go home dream kitchen design want it, need it, and must have it wish list is headed in the right direction to becoming a reality.

  • Unique design features that capture the personality of the Places In The Home house crowd
  • A rich and welcoming color palette
  • Great natural, ambient, and prep lighting
  • Accents big on vintage love
  •  5 star professional quality appliances with at home affordability and function

Inspiration is a beautiful thing!

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Design and decorative must haves vary from tastes to tastes and from decor to decor, but one consistent current that runs through the must haves of design is function.

A cook, a baker, or a family meal maker is only as good as the functionality and quality of the appliances he or she has to work with.

Electrolux Suite Design Kitchen

Some people can tell you about the quality of a product line from first hand experience.

I can tell you about the quality of Electrolux from three generations of first hand experience.

Dave the Builder’s mother and sister swore by the power and durability of Electrolux.

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When Dave the Builder and I discovered original hardwood floors in pristine condition beneath the original carpet in not so pristine condition in our first home,  it was time to find out what all the Electrolux buzz was about.

Forget a cup of sugar, may I borrow your Electrolux floor polisher?

Owning an Electrolux appliance soon became a family affair.

That was 20+ years and quite a few Electrolux products ago.

French Door refrigerator

Kitchen design has come a long way.

Today’s kitchen is the epicenter of the home, and the life lived within our homes requires more than a basic utilitarian space.

Design, style, and size do matter.

A proven design testimonial to that is the Electrolux matching suites of appliances.

Kitchen form and function will beautifully co-exist with appliances that complement the design, style, and size requirements of the space.

Electrolux offers matching suites of refrigerators, induction cooktops and dishwashers that are sleek, stylish, and designed to help you achieve professional results.

Electrolux French Door refrigerator

One of the biggest trends in kitchen remodeling is the “built-in” look.

Electrolux offers a collection of counter-depth refrigerators designed to achieve that look. Electrolux French Door Bottom Mount refrigerators feature a versatile Perfect Temp drawer that allows you to store and serve items at their ideal temperature.

The chill and the ooh la la factor is at work to guarantee cool temps and a hot look.

Electrolux hybrid induction cooktop

Electrolux Cooktops have a clean, sleek look that features induction technology. Professional capabilities are a seasoning, sauté, or simmer away with an Electrolux Induction Hybrid Cooktop.

Professional quality paired with at home convenience makes getting in touch with your inner chef a delicious combination.

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Electrolux invites you to explore and discover the Electrolux “Suite Design” approach to kitchen design. Inspiring design is the key to your suite dream kitchen becoming a stylish and functional reality.

 

 

 

 

 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Discovering Interior Design and Interior Decorating Similarities

My late night SS (sourcing and surfing) sessions go well with an excellent cup of coffee and great music.

Feeding my love of the music of The Eagles, and realizing just how good their album Hotel California really is set the tone and the mood for an extended evening of discovering interior design and interior decorating similarities.

This was no wasted time.

 Wasted Time.

The Eagles.

Get it?

Editing and refreshing design options is necessary to stay current with accessory and accent selections.

Color and accessory choices may shift, but the foundation of our tastes tend to stay solid.

Not all design and decorating moodboards are created equal, nor immediately put into project action.

I distinctly remember an episode of a since canceled reality television show that featured the architecture and interior design process.

When the couple, who were deep into the interior design process, met with interior designers, architects and contractors, they produced a large look book full of images, articles and clippings detailing the furnishings, accents and accessories of preference.

This was way before the days of Pinterest, folks.

Working on the moodboard for our master bedroom remodel afforded me the opportunity to discover the gorgeous interior design work of Linda McDougald from Linda McDougald Design and Postcards from Paris.

The private South Carolina residence at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs is breathtakingly beautiful, as is the magnificent and impeccable interior design work of Linda McDougald.

Photography by Rachael Boling Photography.

The master bedroom images immediately captured my attention.

I noted the similarities in color, furnishings and accessory choices between her design and my selections and choices in my master bedroom moodboard.

The upholstered headboard with nailheads and the mirrored nightstands especially reflect my tastes.

Lake Residence

Master Bedroom

Architectural elements and spot antique pieces complement the contemporary spacing.

The make no mistake strength of a soft color palette is this; it envelopes the space in a subtle yet strong whisper, that when paired with optimum furnishings, accessories, and accents, becomes a decorative roar.

Lake Residence

Lake Residence

Empire Chandelier

Empire Chandelier

This kitchen knocks my socks off!

From the exposed brick ceiling, pewter and Carrara marble countertops and dual toned stainless steel French Lacanche range to the custom designed cabinetry crafted by Jose’ Florez, no culinary or decorative detail has been overlooked or left undone.

Linda McDougald Designs

Features such as the pot filler and antique iron fire back lend charm, unique form and elegance to the function at hand.

Lake Residence

I like a good surprise, but I love a great surprise!

Linda McDougald’s design work is no Johnny-come-lately or new kid in town ( I could not resist).

Between the coffee, the tunes and the gorgeous images, it turned out to be a very good sourcing and surfing session.

You never know what you’ll find on the internet!

Love your style!

 

 

 

 

Kitchen Color On The Rise

Are you an early riser who springs right out of bed full of energy and ready to take on the world?

Well, I’m not.

Yes, the jig is up and the secret is out.

I am an early riser, but one not so full of energy or immediately ready to take on the world.

My morning involves a strong cup or two (or three) of coffee, a Visine moment for my computer weary eyes, and five minutes of peaceful meditation and prayer.

The enthusiastic voice of an exercise routine weighs in, so I pick up the coffee creamer container and use it for a quick strength training session.

That’s about as good as it gets most mornings.

Morning routines are the pace car of our day.

A peaceful environment is a plus, hopefully setting the tone for the rest of our day.

Unfortunately, it appears fast, faster, fastest is the morning mantra of the masses (number one reason I drink instant coffee).

Accept it- we go-getters are a hurried group.

This is the reason I embrace the first few moments of my morning routine.

As I sketched out the design for our kitchen and breakfast area, the main goal was to create a visually pleasing space.

Enjoying coffee time, mealtime, or downtime in a kitchen designed and decorated with color, comfort, and convenience in mind is a plus in the slow it down column of life.

Some of us need all the help we can get to get our mornings started.

Colorful kitchen elements and accents add the pop o’ the morning to the space.

Cheerful colors evoke a feeling of warmth and coziness.

Good morning, this is color calling with your wake up call.

Love your style!

 

 

 

images: Erdreich Architecture, P.C., Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Accents, HGTV, Hermitage Kitchen Design Gallery/Steven Long Photography, Sroka Design, Traditional Home, A CASA Design, J. Stephens Interiors

Kitchen Styles Now Being Served

The kitchen has become the place to be in most homes.

I can’t tell you how many cocktail parties I have hosted for business, birthdays, holidays, and just for the pure fun of it over the years.

Some are more memorable than others, but they all have one thing in common.

No matter how fantastic the rest of the house or outdoor space is, everyone gathers and remains in the kitchen.

The same is true for everyday life lived in our homes.

The kitchen is so much more than the space for cooking, dining, and cleaning.

Better Homes and Gardens

I’ve been participating in design chats on twitter lately, and the dream kitchen and what defines that term was the topic of an informative chat hosted by #kbtribechat.

Appliances, flooring, color scheme, cabinetry, and countertops are just a few of the design elements that factor in to complete the dream.

The industry has so many unique ideas and user friendly ways to implement them into real kitchens.

Country Living

Gone are the days of a small space with simply a stove, refrigerator, sink, and an exhausted cook going through the motions of getting the food to the table.

Whatever your personal style may be, I say express it through food and the kitchen it is prepared in.

photo cabinets

I’m am so impressed with this expression of individuality in a kitchen. The Georgia lake house of Leo and Kay Berard featured in the August issue of Southern Living  is my idea of how to camp.

Framed family photos serve as the cabinet doors in their sophisticated camp kitchen.

The photos are backed with thin plywood and hinged. Genius!  And is that copper I see?

Speaking of copper

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House Beautiful’s 2011 Kitchen of the Year is a good one!

Tyler Florence delivered on many levels and the industry is buzzing.

Can you guess what caught my attention and held it?

The copper accessories compliment the ebony fixtures and countertops beautifully.

I love the copper “vase” on the island.

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Hands down, the most popular kitchen design element is function.

It’s nothing out of the norm for fifteen different tasks, jobs, and conversations to be going on at one time in our kitchen.

Our kitchen is comfortable, multi-functional, and the space where everyone wants to be.

Today’s kitchens serve a stylish purpose.