It's the dramatic colour scheme that makes this kitchen so special.
Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin was called in to help with the renovation of her friend’s Newmarket, Ont., kitchen, she was faced with some major layout challenges. Every corner of the room was angled, and four doorways in the space seriously limited the options. So rather than fight it, Erin left the layout as is and opted to focus strictly on the aesthetics. “I really tried to make it suit the homeowner’s personality,” Erin explains. “She loves to cook and entertain and often throws casual dinners and cocktail parties. She’s the sort of person who always wears heels and pearls and looks fabulous, even when cooking.”
Inspired by a swanky cocktail lounge look, the transformation began with new Shaker-style kitchen cabinetry in a warm black-brown finish. The large central island was topped with black granite with glimmering flecks of gold. A glass mosaic backsplash adds a shimmer all around the room, with a dark mosaic border in shades of aubergine that inspired the dramatic deep purple ceiling. On one of the walls, rather than cram in more cabinetry, Erin created a bar from glass-front uppers set on legs. The newly made-over kitchen is a definite gathering space for friends and family. “She always has people over, especially now!” says Erin.
Key elements in this kitchen include:
Kitchen cabinetry
Despite the room’s awkward layout, lots of storage was squeezed in thanks to floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. On this pantry wall, the cabinets were adjusted to fit perfectly flush with the French door-style refrigerator.
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