1. Beechwood Beauty
Designer: Brooke Fish of Pure and Noble Home
General contractor: Zion Home and Building
Location: Dallas
Homeowners’ request. “The homeowners’ kitchen was original to the house, boxed off with choppy cabinetry that didn’t have the storage space this family of seven needed,” designer Brooke Fish says. “As a large family, the client knew they needed lots of storage, a more open concept that would allow the natural light to pour in, all while making sure large dinners and dance parties could take place.”
Cabinet details. “The homeowners have a pretty modern vibe, but one that needed to flow with family antiques and heirlooms and the warmth and love their family pours out,” Fish says. “The rest of the home has all white walls, so we knew the kitchen needed warm tones and textures. Beechwood was used for the majority of the cabinets and island. We used a deeper stain on the cabinets that would partner well with wood and terra-cotta floors and the soapstone countertops and backsplash. The tones and textures throughout the kitchen draw you in, like an invitation to gather.”
Other special features. “All of the interior walls were removed and three 24-inch beams were installed to give the owners the open space they desired while allowing light to saturate the kitchen and living room,” Fish says. “Piling on layers of textures with wood, soapstone, gold hardware and amber glass pendants gave the space a warm glow day or night.”
Designer tip. “For the ceiling we used High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams in high gloss, which might seem odd in this modern space, but with all the dark surfaces we really wanted the light to bounce all over the room,” Fish says.
“Uh-oh” moment. “The electrical breaker box was at max capacity and the range they bought required more amperage,” Fish says. “We had to add a subpanel to create more space for that. These things come up and the last thing you want to do is ask the client for more money, but in the end you have to do what is right for the project and the client. It was a necessary expense and the client is grateful for the larger range. I mean, it’s a family of seven!”
Black cabinet paint: Black Magic, Sherwin-Williams
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Designer: Brooke Fish of Pure and Noble Home
General contractor: Zion Home and Building
Location: Dallas
Homeowners’ request. “The homeowners’ kitchen was original to the house, boxed off with choppy cabinetry that didn’t have the storage space this family of seven needed,” designer Brooke Fish says. “As a large family, the client knew they needed lots of storage, a more open concept that would allow the natural light to pour in, all while making sure large dinners and dance parties could take place.”
Cabinet details. “The homeowners have a pretty modern vibe, but one that needed to flow with family antiques and heirlooms and the warmth and love their family pours out,” Fish says. “The rest of the home has all white walls, so we knew the kitchen needed warm tones and textures. Beechwood was used for the majority of the cabinets and island. We used a deeper stain on the cabinets that would partner well with wood and terra-cotta floors and the soapstone countertops and backsplash. The tones and textures throughout the kitchen draw you in, like an invitation to gather.”
Other special features. “All of the interior walls were removed and three 24-inch beams were installed to give the owners the open space they desired while allowing light to saturate the kitchen and living room,” Fish says. “Piling on layers of textures with wood, soapstone, gold hardware and amber glass pendants gave the space a warm glow day or night.”
Designer tip. “For the ceiling we used High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams in high gloss, which might seem odd in this modern space, but with all the dark surfaces we really wanted the light to bounce all over the room,” Fish says.
“Uh-oh” moment. “The electrical breaker box was at max capacity and the range they bought required more amperage,” Fish says. “We had to add a subpanel to create more space for that. These things come up and the last thing you want to do is ask the client for more money, but in the end you have to do what is right for the project and the client. It was a necessary expense and the client is grateful for the larger range. I mean, it’s a family of seven!”
Black cabinet paint: Black Magic, Sherwin-Williams
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