Lightened-Up Kitchen

Kitchen Design : Episode KDE-802 -- More Projects »

Host Joan Kohn visits the city apartment of Jeff and Belinda Hunsinger to tour their updated kitchen. Abandoning the dark black-and-white scheme they inherited , the couple lightened and brightened the room with careful material choices, warm colors and improved lighting.

This city kitchen gets its bright, cheerful look from yellow walls, light wood floors, painted cabinetry and lots of natural light.

Light granite counters with a flowing pattern house corner undermount sinks and old-fashioned faucetry.

The small bay window, which provides extra seating, has no curtains for maximum penetration of natural light.

The wood-topped island provides extra workspace and storage for cookbooks.

Light granite countertops and a light tumbled-brick backsplash complement the newly painted cabinets dressed with brushed stainless hardware. Cheerful yellow walls and light wood flooring complete the soft look.
Instead of using matching appliances, the Hunsingers chose white for the refrigerator and dishwasher that are in line with the light cabinets to avoid a choppy look. The ovens, centered in a yellow wall, are stainless steel.
The ceiling fan, which was also used for general illumination, was replaced with recessed cans on dimmers. Under-cabinet lights provide task lighting.
The original cabinets were painted a light color, using multiple thin layers of paint that were sanded between coats.

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