Luxuriously dark cabinetry, light worktops and walls with a spacious feel - this is a cool take on a classical kitchen design. Custom made for a couple with a keen eye for design, who work hard, know how to relax and absolutely adore their pups. Their kitchen renovation was part of a whole house restoration. With busy careers and two pups the brief highlighted two main aims. Firstly, to create space to enjoy the kitchen, for cooking and relaxing. Secondly, to provide customised storage so that everything has a place to help keep the space tidy. The main kitchen area is where the culinary magic happens with space to unwind. The home bar for gin and wine lovers, includes wine racks, antique mirror, glazed shelves for the gin collection and two fridge drawers for wine and mixers. Designed with pocket doors it can be left open to admire the beautiful bottles, or closed – maybe for Dry January?! It’s positioned cleverly next to their outdoor ‘lounge’ area complete with comfortable chairs and an outside rug. The larder cupboard has spice / oil racks, baskets and boxes at the bottom for treats. There are electrical points inside so the coffee machine is plugged in here and ready to serve that morning espresso. Being able to keep the kitchen tidy was important so we created a ‘home for everything’ using drawers within drawers, an Oak baking tray divider, pan drawers with lid holders and integrated chopping board and tray spaces. The ovens, warming drawer, induction hob and downdraft extractor are positioned together with the plenty of prep worktop space. The cooking section is aligned with the washing area including Fisher and Paykel dishwasher drawers, beautifully glossy white ceramic sink and boiling water tap. With a slim Oak shelf above for displaying favourite things. The Island serves as a breakfast bar as well as a sweet spot for a casual supper. There is a Zebrano wood knife block inset into the Island worktop so that their Global knife collection is on hand for food prep by the hob and oven. The table and chairs are painted in the same colour as the cabinets and upholstered in black and white, with bench seating by the window including drawers for dog toys conveniently by the doors to the garden. The second part of the design is the walk-in butler’s style pantry. This area was designed to keep the kitchen ‘clutter’ out of the main area. And it is a brilliant area to stack all the dirty dishes when entertaining as it’s completely out of sight. The cabinetry is an a classic ‘u’ shape and houses the fridge, freezer, cupboards for large appliances, oversized dishes and one for the mop and bucket. The tall cupboards with bi-fold doors are for food storage, and you can see from the photos that everything is beautifully kept – rice, pasta, popcorn, quinoa all in lovely named jars. It’s an organisers dream come true. There is also a sink for washing vegetables and oodles of prep surface. Colour pallet The cabinetry is hand painted in Farrow and Ball ‘Off-Black’. Dark and inky, it just lures you right in, timeless and deeply refined. With the cabinetry being grand in proportion too, with detailed cornicing it creates a really bold statement in this space. It can be daunting to go for a dark shade of black, blue or green, but you can see the drama of the cabinets is perfectly matched with plenty of natural light, the white walls and warm Oak floor tiles. The white patterned Domus ‘Biscuit’ tiles bring texture and playfulness. The worktop, Caesarstone Ocean Foam, is a white quartz with speckles of grey crystals. In a classic polished finish it lets the rest of the room do the ‘singing’ while providing a clean light reflecting practical surface for preparing and enjoying food and drinks. The floor tiles bring the warmth. No two tiles have the same pattern so they really do look like wood, but are better suited to the pups as they don’t scratch and are non-slip. Lighting Design The slim black framed windows with doors onto the garden flood the kitchen with natural light and warmth during the day. But atmospheric lighting into the evening was important too, so we incorporated custom lighting in the glass cabinet, gin cabinet and pantry. “It is so well integrated and was a really important thing for me, along with all the smart lighting in the room, and Mike did a great job with it all.” It was such a pleasure to make this kitchen. They wanted to work with a local company and we feel so lucky they picked us.

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Urban Electric lighting. Rejuvenation hardware. Viking range. honed caesarstone countertops 6x6 irregular edge ceramic tile vintage Moroccan rug

We designed a custom hutch which has a multitude of storage options and functionality – open display shelves, roll-outs, drawers, extra counter/serving space, as well as a beverage fridge and appliance garage/coffee center. On the opposite side of the kitchen, we replaced a small pantry closet with a furniture style built-in that took advantage of underutilized space. Anticipating issues with supply chain, we opted to use a local cabinet maker on this project which allowed us to fully customize the cabinets for optimal functionality.

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Inspiration images for our Lake Chelan South Shore kitchen and great room remodel
シアトルにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (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、珪岩カウンター、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

サンディエゴにある高級な小さなモダン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、青いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、セメントタイルの床、グレーの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo by John Merkl
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、珪岩カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

アトランタにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナル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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Kitchen with eat-in banquette
ワシントンD.C.にあるトランジショナル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、緑のキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター、表し梁) の写真

グロスタシャーにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風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、珪岩カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、ライムストーンの床、アイランドなし、ベージュの床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター、表し梁) の写真

コーンウォールにあるお手頃価格の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 (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、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、テラコッタタイルの床、アイランドなし、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Step into a kitchen that exudes both modern sophistication and inviting warmth. The space is anchored by a stunning natural quartzite countertop, its veined patterns reminiscent of a sun-drenched landscape. The countertop stretches across the kitchen, gracing both the perimeter cabinetry and the curved island, its gentle curves adding a touch of dynamism to the layout. White oak cabinetry provides a grounding contrast to the cool quartzite. The rich, natural grain of the wood, paired with a crisp white paint, create a sense of airiness and visual lightness. This interplay of textures and tones adds depth and dimension to the space. Breaking away from the traditional rectilinear lines, the island features curved panels that echo the countertop's gentle sweep. This unexpected detail adds a touch of whimsy and softens the overall aesthetic. The warm vinyl flooring complements the wood cabinetry, creating a sense of continuity underfoot.

Such an exciting transformation for this sweet family. A modern take on Southwest design has us swooning over these neutrals with bold and fun pops of color and accents that showcase the gorgeous footprint of this kitchen, dining, and drop zone to expertly tuck away the belonging of a busy family!

サンディエゴにある中くらいなコンテンポラリー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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、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、緑のキッチンカウンター) の写真

This bespoke family kitchen was part of the renovation of a period home in Frome. The ground floor is a half basement and struggled with dark rooms and a layout that did not function well for family life. New windows were added to the adjoining dining room and crisp white finishes and clever lighting have transformed the space. Bespoke cabinets maximised the limited head height and corner space. Designed in a classic shaker style and painted in Hopper by Little Greene with classic burnished brass ironmongery, it is a timeless design.

This transitional kitchen design is as elegant as it is functional. Built in 1999, this kitchen has remained nearly untouched. With the need for a more functional space and storage, our team was able to completely rethink this kitchen design within its original footprint. Here we addressed a load bearing wall, allowing for an expansion of usable space and opened up the living area to feel more warm and inviting. By far this kitchen’s most notable feature is the custom cabinetry which creates an efficient and effective use of space.

KitchenCRATE Custom Arrowwood Drive | Countertop: Bedrosians Glacier White Quartzite | Backsplash: Bedrosians Cloe Tile in White | Sink: Blanco Diamond Super Single Bowl in Concrete Gray | Faucet: Kohler Simplice Faucet in Matte Black | Cabinet Paint (Perimeter Uppers): Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray in Eggshell | Cabinet Paint (Lowers): Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade in Eggshell | Cabinet Paint (Island): Sherwin-Williams Rosemary in Eggshell | Wall Paint: Sherwin-Williams Pearly White in Eggshell | For more visit: https://kbcrate.com/kitchencrate-custom-arrowwood-drive-in-riverbank-ca-is-complete/

SOMETIMES, A CLASSIC DESIGN IS ALL YOU NEED FOR AN OPEN-PLAN SPACE THAT WORKS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. This client wanted to extend their existing space to create an open plan kitchen where the whole family could spend time together. To meet this brief, we used the beautiful Shelford from our British kitchen range, with shaker doors in Inkwell Blue and Light Grey. The stunning kitchen island added the wow factor to this design, where the sink was located and also some beautiful oak shelving to house books and accessories. We used quartz composite worktops in Ice Branco throughout, Blanco sink and taps, and completed the space with AEG built-in and integrated appliances. We also created a functional utility room, which complemented the main kitchen design.

グロスタシャーにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (一体型シンク、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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、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