Kitchen and Bathroom Decor Ideas. http://www.kitchenbathroomdecor.com Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:04:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.kitchenbathroomdecor.com/general/life-in-the-clouds LIFE IN THE CLOUDS FOR YOUR KITCHEN. The arched ceiling and beautiful faux-finished surfaces give an irresistible floating feeling to this kitchen. Glass pendant fixtures lead the eye downward and illuminate the central island. Cabinets are bleached ash, lacquered here and there for accent. The residential-commercial range is backed with light-filtering glass block and limestone tiles, repeating the limestone of the floor. Faux-finished cabinets for flatware and glasses line the attached butler's pantry; an additional sink and dishwasher handle major entertaining. A STUDY IN DIAMONDS The homeowners wanted a new, larger kitchen that also had to say avantgarde. The kitchen style evolved as both clients and designers started with a diamond motif, liked it in copper, then chose mahogany to complement the copper. Indeed, copper and mahogany abound. To complete the look, the range area has a shiny quilted-steel backsplash; oak floors have mahogany strip inserts following the island and room outline; walls and ceiling bays are finished with a pale faux-finish paint. A skylight is concealed in one ceiling bay. But this kitchen works hard, too. At the heart of the cooking area is a professional, six-burner gas range; an electric wok is located just to the left. The large, granite-covered island with its double stainless steel sink is accessible from both cooktop and microwave; the pass-through area has a second sink. PINING massive stone chimney was all that remained from a devastating fire; after sandblasting, it became the center around which the new kitchen and living space revolved. In the kitchen, knotty pine cabinets, strip oak flooring, and bright cobalt blue tiles evoke the country theme. The cooktop area is the center of attention; sink and dining areas occupy opposite ends; and a breakfast peninsula adjoins the sink area. Pine roof decking towers over all, supported by sturdy beams and iron framing ties. Bay windows at both ends, plus... articles - General Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:03:37 +0100 http://www.kitchenbathroomdecor.com/general/view-through-the-arch CASE STUDIES IN the old days, a picture was worth a thousand words. And regardless of the current exchange rate, photos are still the best way to show what's new in kitchen design. Stylewise, these eighteen studies present as broad a palette as possible. You'll find European cabinets and components, French country motifs, polished colonial brass, high-tech concrete, and stainless steel. But don't worry too much about sticking to one theme: creative kitchens often combine elements of several standard styles. Each real-life situation is a little different, too. Some of these kitchens are large; others are small. Most of the designs address special problems or requests hope fully, one of these solutions will work for you. If it's individual pieces that catch your fancy. VIEW THROUGH THE ARCH How can you expand a tiny galley kitchen? To obtain space, this architect first eliminated a small bathroom in back, then added an arch at the entry to the adjacent dining room, and finally opened up the view into the adjoining family room via an angled peninsula. European-style white cabinets set the tone; curved end cabinets imitate the fluid shapes of the peninsula, soffits, vent hood, and Italian light fixtures. The custom vent hood gleams with polished brass and mirrored steel. Plenty of pullouts, appliance garages, and lazy Susans make storage a breeze there's even a sealed pullout bin for dog food! COZY, COMFORTABLE GREAT ROOM The big, high-ceilinged living room was too cold and formal for the homeowners who wanted a comfortable, cozy space for everyday relaxing. To solve the problem, they pushed out the wall next to the original kitchen and created a great room to house many of their vari?ous activities. Beams, cabinetry, and decor link the areas visually. The basic kitchen L includes stacked wall ovens, a built-in refrigerator, and a stainless steel sink; a large central... articles - General Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:03:37 +0100