When Design Inside was selected to design this engaged couple’s home, we knew that combining her lively, Italian taste with his restful, minimalist aesthetic would inspire spaces with both broad architectural appeal and exquisite details for the eye to explore.
Sleek and Modern Kitchen
To start things off, we knew that we would have to be very clever in planning the kitchen. The clients wanted a European-style kitchen with ‘floating’ cabinets but they also wanted to maintain a large amount of storage, all while adding new appliances such as a cooktop and double-oven. It was a very tall order! But, by combining and comparing ideas, exploring the technical requirements and the aesthetic desires, the interior design team at Design Inside was able to maximize the space and create a cooking area with sophistication.
White Countertops, Black Cabinets, Sleek Appliances
The crisp contrast between the carbon Rohe doors from Mid-Continent Cabinetry and the light Blanco Maple Silestone countertop provided high drama and a stain resistant, anti-microbial preparation surface.
Gray Glass Tiles
The ‘pencil’ gray glass tiles from Maestro Mosaics created a sort of digital, technical rhythm that was softened with the translucent glass doors of the horizontal cabinets.
Simple Glass Pendant Lights
To give the space a bit of a warmer feel, we selected these hanging light fixtures from Bruck Laguna.
Warm Woods
To further temper the techni-chic quality, a custom-designed oak and ebonized cherry peninsula from Halldoor Woodworking was built to coordinate with the antique, claw-foot table passed down through his family.
Simple Appliances and Ample Storage
This couple loved to cook fresh Italian meals. To meet this need we selected professional grade stainless steel appliances and did everything that we could to provide ample amounts of storage while keeping the space feeling minimalistic.