Rolling Hills Kitchen Design

Seems like I move so fast wearing many hats that I forget how great some of our projects are coming together.  That is the case for this kitchen layout shown above.  We are doing a great mixture of finishes in the kitchen and can’t wait to show you the results in a month or so. 

The main perimeter cabinetry is a beautiful and classic French Dry brush technique which I like to use when clients want a bit more formality to their cabinetry.  It will feel more like fine furniture when this technique is applied.  Don’t trust this to your everyday painter as I believe it takes a specialty painter to accomplish the soft hand. To get a better idea of soft touch it takes to accomplish this glazing technique visit Norman Design Group Kitchens.

I selected a honey colored stain on ALDER wood on the island to contrast the surrounding cabinetry.  Light distressing and glazing will make this a great dimensional finish. The more detailed accent tile will go behind the architectural cook top and the main field tile will be in a solid neutral color in a 2 x 6 inch offset brick pattern.  The rail molding shown will frame our backsplash and I placed 3 of the more decorative tiles in the middle of the framed detail.

Finally, for the floor I designed a slightly distressed White Oak floor in a 3, 4, and 5 inch mixture.  The boards have a slight roll and bevel to them.  I like this because it looks like an old school wood floor and separates itself from the mass market products.  I found this solution to be moderately priced for the look I will get.  I am careful to select the type of hardwood and sheen level with the type of life style my clients live.

I also have a great ceiling detail in here which you will have to wait and see when completed.