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A French Country aesthetic—complete with ornate cabinetry, terracotta-look floor tile and granite countertops—felt outdated. |
Embracing classicism, the designer installed clean-lined, ceiling-height custom cabinetry, coupled with honed-marble countertops and floors, for a timeless look. |
An overabundance of millwork framed the windows and covered the hood, making the room feel heavy and cluttered. A palette of cream and gold was muted enough to be dull. |
The millwork was pared down in favor of unadorned windows. A plaster hood with simple wood molding creates a focal point. Cabinets, walls and trim in Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbelt and a glazed-ceramic-tile backsplash seem to sparkle. |
The soft angles along the cabinet corners encroached on valuable square footage in the room, as did an unused window seat. |
Right angles opened the space up, conveying a cleaner sensibility. The window seat is gone, making way for a café table and chairs with a view. |
Kitchen Design: Tanya Smith-Shiflett, NKBA, Unique Kitchens & Baths, Washington, DC, and Great Falls, Virginia. Renovation Contractor: CarrMichael Construction, Oakton, Virginia.