indoor/outdoor entertaining, and using the deck of of
the dining room.
Bold red cabinetry coloring immediately catches the eye
in this kitchen, yet is designed in a balanced way so it is
not overpowering. "By using the teak fnish on the base
cabinets to balance the bold, it worked out pretty well,"
Kerr explains. "Te white neolith countertops and the
tile foor created a neutral zone that allowed the pop of
color to work well." Wrapping the peninsula countertop
with the waterfall edge completed the design.
Although the kitchen is small, standard-size appliances
are thoughtfully placed to fll the area. "Te clients had
purchased the appliances before deciding to remodel the
kitchen so we had to work with what they had," Kerr says
Kerr explains that she created a "tall wall" for the re-
frigerator, oven, microwave, espresso machine, pantry and
After Before
Clean lines and symmetry
were important for this small
space so it didn't take on a
cluttered appearance.
The clients wanted a
new space to be open and
welcoming for entertaining.
PROJECTS: Design Solutions
34 October 2015 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com