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Open, Contemporary Kitchen

November 25, 2014
From: Lauren Levant
Designer Lauren Levant Bland redesigns a childhood kitchen into a modern space for a dynamic, globe-trotting family.
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White Contemporary Kitchen With Eat-In Island
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Functional and Stylish

The room was outfitted so each wall serves a distinct purpose: clean-up, cooking and refrigeration.

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Contemporary White Kitchen Cabinets with Marble Backsplash
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Architectural Details

The large range hood fits the white scheme and becomes one of the room's main focal points, in scale with other dimensions.

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Neutral Kitchen With Large Wood Island With Black Drum Pendants
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Practical Island

All parts of the island serve functions, including the ends for housing extra secondary equipment.

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White Kitchen With White Beadboard Backsplash
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Simplicity is Key

The backsplash is another detail that adds elegance without overpowering the room's quiet atmosphere.

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Use Vertical Space

Cabinetry goes to the ceiling for extra room and a classic finished look.

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Contemporary White Kitchen, Large Island and Elegant Pendant Lights
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Balanced Lighting

Two chandeliers balance the length of the island and raise the eye upward, along with the hood and column effect of cabinets.

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