他の地域にある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、白いキャビネット、赤いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、グレーのキッチンカウンター、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ガラス板のキッチンパネル) の写真

オースティンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ステンレスキャビネット、木材カウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

他の地域にある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ヴィンテージ仕上げキャビネット、御影石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、モザイクタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

With respect to the notion of old-meets-new, the kitchen strikes a comfortable balance between materials. For the center island, Franklin repurposed original barn siding into cladding for the unit, painting it grey. The Corian counter top and stainless steel backsplash provide a cool contrast. A set of antique barstools was a fortunate find for the homeowner. Sourced from a local bar that had closed, all they needed was a little elbow grease to realize their full potential. It took days to remove years worth of nicotine stains from them, but as Franklin exclaims, "It was worth it because the old stools found a new home in an old barn!" The partial wall was designed to address a number of functional and aesthetic concerns. Dividing the workspace from the storage space, it keeps the pantry area out of view, and allows light to carry through this area of the home. Franklin also uses the wall as a means to display his growing teapot collection. "It’s funny," he confesses, "but I think they can entice people to sit down, have a cup of tea and converse (Imagine that in this world of technology!)" Adrienne DeRosa Photography

In choosing modular cooktop units over a full range, Franklin was able to keep the open galley kitchen streamlined in appearance and gain storage space to boot. The commercial grade components sport strong down draft units beneath the burners to eliminate cooking odors, which is a major consideration when designing an open concept space. One of the highlights of the work area is the gleaming stainless backsplash that Franklin designed. "I simply had a large piece of stainless steel bent into shape and attached with industrial grade adhesive," he explains. "Big look, inexpensive price!" The integrated shelf keeps necessities close at hand for easy access during cooking. Cooktop Units: GE Monogram (commercial) Adrienne DeRosa Photography

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.

This kitchen renovation allowed us to build on style elements that were already part of the home's architecture. We blended in new elements to reflect the character of the original, but lighten and brighten up the space, and quiet down the original use of too many different materials. This created a more harmonious finished product that while new, still feels like home to the family who lives here.