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Honorable Mention/Kitchen Bold Vision A California kitchen goes bright and beautiful By Alice Liao It’s not every day a homeowner requests a green and fuchsia kitchen, but then again, it’s not every day a designer comes across a client who lives in a house painted cobalt blue, deep fuchsia and orange on its exterior. Elina Katsioula-Beall, ckd, of DeWitt Designer Kitchens, however, was hired by such a client, who in addition to describing her dream kitchen as her “children’s garden”—complete with “happy, bold green stems opening to a vibrant fuchsia flower bed”—asked that its style be one of “Middle East-inspired Mexican architect Luis Barragán meets European modernism.” Such a confluence of references might have intimidated other designers, but not so KatsioulaBeall, who took all of these requests and created this 217-sq.-ft. honorable mention in Santa Monica, CA. Her solution combines Formica-paneled cabinets in glossy lime-green with bright magenta quartz. A large island, also outfitted in green and magenta and equipped with stools on one side, anchors the center of the kitchen and allows the client to prep food while keeping an eye on her children. Neutral-toned elements are dispersed throughout the kitchen to offset the vibrant colors. These include stainless-steel appliances and pulls, as well as a silvery tempered-glass backsplash located behind the range. Shelves containing a toaster oven, cookbooks and a variety of fun objects are also tiled in silver, and a pony wall, island seating and certain vertical surfaces have been kept white to establish a sense of connection to the adjoining dining room. While a host of storage accessories keep the kitchen operating smoothly, colorful accents in orange and turquoise enhance its festive quality, ensuring a place for the client and “her little fairies” to lead a happy family life. n Fuchsia countertops and lime-green cabinets lend the kitchen a bright, cheery look one would expect of a “children’s garden.” Stainless steel and silvery finishes add balance. sources Designer: Elina Katsioula-Beall, ckd— DeWitt Designer Kitchens, Pasadena, CA; www.dewittdesignerkitchens. com Additional members of the design team: Karen Frid (color consultant, accessories), Angela Green (CAD drafting) Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Columbia Cabinets; Countertops: Silestone by Cosentino; Range: Bertazzoni; Ventilation hood and dishwasher: Miele; Refrigerator: GE; Sink: Elkay; Faucet: Hansgrohe; Backsplash: Allan Swerdloff; Artwork: Evelyn Frid Photography: © Suki Medencevic www.kbbonline.com / September 2011 + K BB 51 http://www.dewittdesignerkitchens.com http://www.dewittdesignerkitchens.com http://www.kbbonline.com

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KBB - September 2011
Table of Contents
Online Contents
Online News
Editorial
Show Director’s Note
Trends
Products
Design
Meet the Judges
Top Projects
Merit Projects
Honorable Mentions
Modern Classic: An eclectic bath with timeless appeal
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KBB - September 2011