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Contemporary Shared Kitchen and Dining Room

May 21, 2015

From: FINNE Architects

A homeowner wanted to update her closed-off, cramped kitchen. FINNE Architects created a plan to not only open up the kitchen, but to create a shared space with the dining room, as well. The contemporary space has a welcoming feel to it, while complementing the house's traditional style.

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Neutral Open Kitchen With Pendant Lighting & Wooden Dining Table

Photo: copyright Benjamin Benschneider. From: FINNE Architects

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Layered Lighting in Contemporary Kitchen

Soft and layered lighting creates a sense of warmth in the open plan kitchen and dining room.

Neutral Kitchen With Pale Wood Cabinets, Dark Island, Pendant Lights

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Striking Kitchen Island in Contemporary Kitchen

In this kitchen, the large island resembles a table more than its stout, storage-heavy counterparts. Its open design, with a slab wood top and smooth legs, keeps the space feeling light and open while still providing valuable storage below. A trio of pendants work the space overhead, while recessed lights span the length of countertop.

Elm Wood-Topped Dining Room Table and Nearby Kitchen

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Custom Dining Room Table

A striking dining table features a dark elm wood tabletop. The shared kitchen and dining areas are tied together through the elm wood, which also comprises the island countertop.

Pale Wood Kitchen Cabinets & Open Shelving With Black Countertop

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Materials Bring Out Texture in Kitchen

High-quality materials take center stage in this kitchen. The custom cabinets are crafted with bleached Alaskan yellow cedar frames and bamboo panels. Dark limestone countertops bring out the bamboo-like pattern in the stone mosaic backsplash. Adjacent to the backsplash is a horizontal window with a resin panel that incorporates natural seagrass.

FINNE Architects

Contemporary Shared Kitchen and Dining Room

Layered Lighting in Contemporary Kitchen

Striking Kitchen Island in Contemporary Kitchen

Custom Dining Room Table

Materials Bring Out Texture in Kitchen

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