Kitchen

Stainless steel, midpriced option. Double sink with "rinsing" side on the right.

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3. Graphic and Glittery Designer: Hope Pinc Location: Carlsbad, California Size: 315 square feet (29.2 square meters) White cabinets: Alder wood with Shaker-style doors in a white finish. The finishes: Brushed-brass hexagonal handles and knobs. Wire-framed stools in brass lacquer. Antique brass candlesticks on open shelving. “I felt that the brass added a perfect elegance and fun contrast to the otherwise simple white cabinets,” designer Hope Pinc says. Other special features: Quartz countertops. Black-and-white cement tile backsplash. The backsplash tile “really added a fun hypnotic rhythm to the space, creating a bold feature but in a very quiet nature because it was used sparingly,” Pinc says.

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Counter

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36 inch counterdepth fridge with ice maker - Samsung

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Counter depth refrigerator

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Pull out drawer concept; also, white quartz composite counter.

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Soapstone countertop

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Door

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Love the brickish backsplash. Done by Spazio LA, a local firm.

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Wood adds warmth, like the decorative window

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Mattison chose an arabesque porcelain tile pattern as a twist on classic subway tile. “It’s simple and clean, with a similar look that’s a little more evolved,” he says.

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Restored Queen Anne in Atlanta.

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9. Use Roman shades for a finished look. Roman shades add an elegant note to any room and look especially at home in the kitchen, where any softness is most welcome. Have matching shades made for any glass doors in the same room for a cohesive look.

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8. Add storage with simple shelves. Lacking upper cabinets? Rustic wood shelves on metal brackets are easily (and cheaply) installed, and provide functional display space for everyday dishes.

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Add sconces. Swing-arm sconces above open shelving provide lovely ambient light and offer more personality than standard recessed or track lighting. Ideally an electrician would install them with the cords hidden, though it may be possible to use plug-in versions with cord covers concealing the dangling cords.

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Love the backsplash brickish stuff.

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Undercabinet lighting. I know this seems like no-brainer, but before I had it I never knew how useful it could be for task lighting and mood lighting. But spring for LEDs. We opted for fluorescent to save money, and we regret it.

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Build in for wine.

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Love the stonework. Grey looks subtle w the white.

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Maximize pantry space.

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Perfect white kitchen.

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Windows.

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Fun backsplash.

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Fun ceiling. Soothing palate.

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Same kitchen as two photos ago? Still nice.

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I love the nook in the corner. It would be great to fold this into a high-traffic area of the house - someone sits in the nook and chats while someone else cooks, etc.

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Love the tile-looking backsplash. Spearmint green works well with white, gives the kitchen a peaceful and pretty vibe.

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Here is the wrap-around concept again. I like these even better because we would be able to see into the den.

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That backspash is so much fun, esp in a room that's mostly white and steel.

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Another idea for the kitchen - wrap-around cabinets like the ones shown here with the seating in the kitchen instead of between the kitchen and the den. The floors add warmth to the all-white scheme.

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This is Celine Dion's kitchen in Jupiter FL. Love the white, overhead lighting and see-through cabinets.

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Interior crown molding. To save on expense, try ones made out of foam or similar material.

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Lots of windows, lite and bright. Would prefer something other than black countertops. Like the see-through cabinets. Don't need the island sink. Floor is kinda fun.

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