Kitchen Ideas
After. Newly finished cabinets, a fresh floor and new lights make the kitchen feel bright and welcoming. Style. Wintersteen appreciates Spanish modern style because it blends clean lines with such popular elements as graphic tile. “Spanish modern is really a contemporary take on the 1990s and early-2000s California Tuscan,” she says. For this kitchen, she completed the style with gray and white elements, cast iron pendants and a wood-look range hood.
“After” photos by Melissa AuKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A young family Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSize: 221 square feet (20.5 square meters)Designer: Susan Wintersteen, principal designer and owner of Savvy InteriorsA couple with children in San Diego, California, had debated between remodeling their home or moving. They decided to buy and move into this Tuscan-style home because of its location, size and architectural details. With a few updates, the San Diego home would be a great place for them to begin a new chapter as a family.The couple envisioned Spanish modern style for their home, and designer Susan Wintersteen helped them get that look during a three-month remodeling project.
7. Gray. Is gray the new white? It’s hard to say for sure, but for those who like a light and airy look but are tired of white, a sumptuous gray or gray-beige is the next best thing.At first thought, you might expect gray to seem cold and off-putting. However, as you can see in these examples, a wide range of tones, from charcoal to clay to just-off-white, make an excellent complement to wood floors or shelves for a welcoming palette that feels anything but chilly.Read more about designing a gray and white kitchen
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