importance in this small space to ensure it did not take
on a cluttered appearance.
Lighting presented another challenge. Te vaulted
ceiling is lined with skylights across the main work area.
Kerr added track lighting below the skylights to provide
adequate task lighting, and existing recessed cans provide
excellent general illumination.
Te ultimate reward for any task is a happy ending.
"Te clients were fun to work with, amenable to my ideas,
adventurous and not afraid to try some color," Kerr says.
"Tey are in love with their kitchen and love entertaining
in the house with all the changes we made to the kitchen,
living room and dining room. Te space fows well and
just works for them. Making happy clients who love their
homes is always my goal."
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appliances garages. "By doing so, we were able to house
all of the appliances without sacrifcing too much storage
space. Te built-in espresso machine was a must because
they had one in their previous kitchen."
She also implemented the common work triangle,
which connects the three main work areas in the kitchen.
"Tere is adequate counter work surface on both sides of
the sink so the primary cook has access to the sink, range
and refrigerator without bumping into the second cook
who can work between the refrigerator and sink, with
plenty of countertop to the left of the sink."
Nothing was square or plumb, making the clean lines
in this space quite remarkable and speaking well of the
craftsmanship, particularly because no heavy moldings
were used to cover up the faws. Symmetry was of utmost
Porcelain tile flooring further opens the
area and is a material that will wear well.
Creative storage solutions were
implemented throughout.
There is no dead space in this kitchen
— every space is well-used for storage.
Designing this kitchen took two
months.
Teak-finished cabinetry helps balance
the bold red cabinetry.
Implementing the work triangle allows
two cooks to work comfortably together.
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