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Open Kitchen For Gathering

November 25, 2014
By: Kate Brimer
From: Matthew Coates
Designer Matthew Coates achieves an open living concept with the kitchen at the heart of the design.
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Durable and Beautiful
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Open yet Private

Versatile Caesarstone quartz countertops are durable and require no maintenance. Outside, a masonry wall protects the open kitchen and living room from street view.

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Simply Elegant Kitchen
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Lighter Side

Custom birch cabinetry and a sleek island contribute to the kitchen's modern design.

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Modern Kitchen Design
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Room to Grow

By expanding the original design by two feet, the open kitchen has optimal room for guests to gather around the island.

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Open Plan Kitchen and Living Room
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Shades of Gray

The transition from kitchen to living room is seamless while the gray tile backsplash and gray couch tie the two spaces together.

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