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Classic White Kitchen

By: Lillian Hayes Martin

From: Karen Kettler

November 25, 2014

Designer Karen Kettler updates a traditional kitchen with mixed materials and modern touches.

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1 / 5

Photo: Picasa. From: Karen Kettler.

Finished Product

Bold patterned tile combined with warm woods and neutral colors make this kitchen luxurious and elegant.

2 / 5

From: Karen Kettler

The original kitchen's large peninsula blocked traffic flow to the den.

3 / 5

Photo: Picasa. From: Karen Kettler.

The built-in bar area, made with matching cabinets and wood countertop, has an under-the-counter refrigerator and flat-screen TV.

4 / 5

Photo: Picasa. From: Karen Kettler.

Matching the stripes on the quartzite countertops required extra stone, mitered corners and book-matched seams.