The colors and basic lines of the house are reflected in the interior space of the kitchen
I love a remodel… I mean LOVE it! These pictures are from one of my favorite designers, a guy named James Madsen. The clean lines of this farmhouse kitchen are perfect and blend in beautifully with the crisp structure of the Farmhouse itself.
From the outside, the charming watertower paints a vibrant backdrop to this Victorian Farmhouse.
“Surrounded by miles of verdant pastureland, with a backdrop of the blue coastal range…”
White and black with wood and stainless steel accents: a simple, elegant but yet inviting kitchen. In an ongoing effort to find the one kitchen design that truly hides mess but is open enough to accomodate guests and make them feel a part of the cooking process, I think an island is key. I love the large island in this kitchen. It almost makes me want to sit down with a chopping knife and have it with the first carrot I find.
The Kitchen Triangle: The Holy Graile of Kitchen Design
The Kitchen Triangle: The Holy Graile of Kitchen Design ensures an easy to use kitchen for cooking and cleaning.
Looking to do something similar in your own space? A couple rules to keep in mind when designing a good Kitchen:
- The work triangle or “Kitchen Triangle” is the shortest walking distance from the refrigerator to the primary cooking surface to the primary food preparation sink and back to the refrigerator, measured from the center front of each area.
- This distance should total no more than 26′. No leg of the triangle should be shorter than 4′ nor longer than 9′.
Don’t intersect an island or peninsula cabinet by more than 12″. - No major traffic should cross through the “Kitchen triangle”
Flowing off the kitchen, an open family room creates a warm and inviting place to relax and hang out while someone else makes dinner!
Fabulous kitchen. I’m loving the black surfaces and clean lines of the cabinetry. Simple, pure and perfect for a farmhouse. So often designers go overboard with the “country kitchen” look — roosters everywhere!! This kitchen is a place I’d like to hang out as a guest. Thanks for sharing. Sue
What a gorgeous kitchen! I want it!
LOVE it!!
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A very tasteful makeover. The black & white color scheme gives it a contemporary edge. I recently did some work to my country kitchen and found beautiful legs for a kitchen island and matching farmhouse table at tablelegs.com. Simple changes can and make such a difference.