I found this kitchen in a residence that was designed by Cornerstone Architects. This brand new home (it was completed in 2011) is located in Austin, Texas. The kitchen is the room that immediately grabbed my attention. The owner wanted a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life. This was accomplished by mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. This design philosophy can also be found in the kitchen. There’s a mix of
Do you have an unpleasant odor in your kitchen? Well, you’re probably not alone! Garbage, pieces of food, poorly maintained appliances, etc. can all cause nasty odors. Thankfully there are a few tips and tricks to help you combat this discomfort. Here are some tips to help you get rid of kitchen odors: Garbage can The garbage can is one of the main sources of unpleasant odors in a kitchen. That’s not surprise because … well, you know … it’s a garbage can! There are some techniques that can solve
This farmhouse was actually an airbase from WWII. By the end of the war it had lost its purpose and was used for farming instead. James and Claudia Gray bought the property and turned it into a home for their growing family. Most of the structure is made of timber or timber based products, including a ‘tower’ that provides 360 degrees panoramic views of the surrounding farmland. The home is also very energy-efficient and the performance is close to PassivHaus standards. Enough about the house, let’s take a look at
Located in the heart of Hollywood, this beautiful Broadway loft is every home owner’s dream. The loft has hardwood floors, high ceilings and designer bathrooms. It also has a rooftop pool, spa , gym, valet and 24 hour concierge service. The room we’re most interested in, is the kitchen. It’s one of the most beautiful kitchens I’ve ever seen. I know this is very subjective, but I bet anyone can agree that it looks great. It has state-of-the-art Viking kitchen appliances and gorgeous wooden kitchen cabinets. PS: this beautiful Hollywood
Kitchen layouts made by professional architect DeForest Architects is an architecture firm from Seattle, WA. They designed this modern home for a couple from Bellevue, Washington. The couple found that their existing home no longer suited their progressive tastes. But here’s the catch: they didn’t want to move. The solution is a complete renovation of the original house. The new residence has clean, simple lines for a perennial aesthetic. The kitchen layout also got a make-over. The new design has a big kitchen island and plenty of extra storage space.
