The concept for this characterful ‘Legacy’ kitchen was very much driven by the ideas of the client, Stephanie Rakowski, who envisioned an eclectic scheme that was classically-inspired yet very much of its times, and to her own tastes. Jane Stewart, multi award-winning Design Director of bespoke specialists Mowlem & Co, worked closely with Stephanie to create a space that reflected the individual nature of the family home while maintaining an air of authentic provenance and ageless elegance. The handsome proportions of the units are enhanced by fully framed doors and by hand-painted finishes in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Plummett’ for the wall cupboards and ‘Down Pipe’ for the island unit, which also offers a cantilevered breakfast bar. Large crittal windows and doors frame the ‘fourth wall’ with access to an enclosed terrace, echoed by a similar feature separating-yet-connecting the kitchen/living area from the rest of the interior. Features include fine Bianca Eclipsia marble worktops and splashbacks, with a recurring motif of glass; as framed inserts in certain wall units, decorative chandeliers and clear glass pendants, and a section of antiqued mirror awl cladding beneath the glassware cabinet. Distinctive details, such as the beautiful chrome bespoke ‘espagnolettes’ handles, enhance the traditional-yet-modern personality the scheme. This kitchen emanates a refined sophistication, yet is designed to be loved, worked in and enjoyed by the entire family as well as to welcome guests. Hence features such as a special wine storage and service ‘zone’, a cosy living area in the L-shaped section of the light filled room, and beloved family favourites in the form of a period dining set and a distressed free-standing cabinet, console table and grandfather clock. Lighting is also key to the ambience of the scheme, with a range of dimmable pendants, as well as task lighting. Appliances aptly chosen for the level of functionality demanded by this design include Sub Zero refrigeration and a Wolf range cooker - clear choices to match the impressive proportions of the furniture. A series of further appliances offer all of the latest conveniences, while a range of taps (over two separate sinks) include an extendable spray hose and a handy pot filler behind the professional style cooker.

Jenny was open to using IKEA cabinetry throughout, but ultimately decided on Semihandmade’s Light Gray Shaker door style. “I wanted to maximize storage, maintain affordability, and spice up visual interest by mixing up shelving and closed cabinets,” she says. “And I wanted to display nice looking things and hide uglier things, like Tupperware pieces.” This was key as her original kitchen was dark, cramped and had inefficient storage, such as wire racks pressed up against her refrigerator and limited counter space. To remedy this, the upper cabinetry is mixed asymmetrically throughout, over the long run of countertops along the wall by the refrigerator and above the food prep area and above the stove. “Stylistically, these cabinets blended well with the butcher block countertops and the large Moroccan/Spanish tile design on the floor,” she notes.

Miro Dvorscak Peterson Homebuilders, Inc. Stylized Interiors
ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、レンガの床、グレーの床) の写真

オースティンにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

The large kitchen space now provides the owner with an easy workflow and lots of light with the wall opened to the dining room view. Custom cabinets and a marble countertop and splashtop and a black and white tile floor complete the classic look. Robert Vente Photography

From a golden oak, soffit kitchen to a bright, open space.
ミネアポリスにあるラグジュアリーなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、クッションフロア、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ニューヨークにある小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、オレンジのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

シカゴにある巨大なエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Loft kitchen and dining area. Shaker-style dark brown cabinetry contrasts with the gold-green wall paint color in the dining area and repeated on the kitchen wall. A kitchen cart on wheels acts as an island, with two metal stools for seating. Marble countertops and backsplash tone with the stainless steel appliances. A clever sliding wall conceals the stacked laundry machines.

ロサンゼルスにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ニューヨークにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなペニンシュラキッチン (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

The concept for this characterful ‘Legacy’ kitchen was very much driven by the ideas of the client, Stephanie Rakowski, who envisioned an eclectic scheme that was classically-inspired yet very much of its times, and to her own tastes. Jane Stewart, multi award-winning Design Director of bespoke specialists Mowlem & Co, worked closely with Stephanie to create a space that reflected the individual nature of the family home while maintaining an air of authentic provenance and ageless elegance. The handsome proportions of the units are enhanced by fully framed doors and by hand-painted finishes in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Plummett’ for the wall cupboards and ‘Down Pipe’ for the island unit, which also offers a cantilevered breakfast bar. Large crittal windows and doors frame the ‘fourth wall’ with access to an enclosed terrace, echoed by a similar feature separating-yet-connecting the kitchen/living area from the rest of the interior. Features include fine Bianca Eclipsia marble worktops and splashbacks, with a recurring motif of glass; as framed inserts in certain wall units, decorative chandeliers and clear glass pendants, and a section of antiqued mirror awl cladding beneath the glassware cabinet. Distinctive details, such as the beautiful chrome bespoke ‘espagnolettes’ handles, enhance the traditional-yet-modern personality the scheme. This kitchen emanates a refined sophistication, yet is designed to be loved, worked in and enjoyed by the entire family as well as to welcome guests. Hence features such as a special wine storage and service ‘zone’, a cosy living area in the L-shaped section of the light filled room, and beloved family favourites in the form of a period dining set and a distressed free-standing cabinet, console table and grandfather clock. Lighting is also key to the ambience of the scheme, with a range of dimmable pendants, as well as task lighting. Appliances aptly chosen for the level of functionality demanded by this design include Sub Zero refrigeration and a Wolf range cooker - clear choices to match the impressive proportions of the furniture. A series of further appliances offer all of the latest conveniences, while a range of taps (over two separate sinks) include an extendable spray hose and a handy pot filler behind the professional style cooker.

Maree Homer Photography
シドニーにあるラグジュアリーな広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、ヴィンテージ仕上げキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、大理石の床、ベージュの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ニューヨークにある小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、オレンジのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

シカゴにある巨大なエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

To accomplish all of her design goals though, Jenny needed help. “I don’t have the patience to measure or figure out dimensions. Plus, I have a toddler and a full-time job at a tech start up. I just wanted someone to do it all for me,” she explains. Originally, she and her sister used IKEA’s design service, but found that process time consuming and confusing. In fact, the IKEA planner had issues with IKEA’s software during the design process, which delayed the project. “So, I found IKD and immediately signed up,” she says, adding that she worked with IKD on designs at night while her baby was asleep. And while the design process took months, for that reason, Jenny concludes that, “Paulina at IKD was amazing, was so responsive and answered all my questions!”

フェニックスにある高級な広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黄色いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、マルチカラーの床) の写真

Picture Me Home - Courtney Zelwin
クリーブランドにあるお手頃価格の広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、クッションフロア、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ニューヨークにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなペニンシュラキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真