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By focusing on “a place for everything and everything in its place,”
Sheth created a clean, smartly designed, clutter-free kitchen. The perfect
spot for entertaining or spending a fun night with family, the kitchen
reflects the owners’ classically modern sensibilities.
A custom pantry door (bottom left) reflects the fact that, although
it’s packed with gourmet appliances, it’s still a family kitchen. Sheth
incorporated easily accessible picture frames where the family
displays the children’s artwork and photos.
Sheth created a sense of cohesiveness among the three cabinet
finishes by including a tri-color, oval, glass tile backsplash (left).
Within the cabinetry, she designed many hidden surprises, such
as a pullout spice rack, drop-down mixer shelf and built-in trash
receptacles. Classic stainless steel hardware complements the
professionally styled appliances, while dark bronze handles provide
differentiation on the painted cabinets.
“A place for everything and everything it its place.” This age-old
adage describes the thought process Komal Sheth, Allied Member,
ASID, used when conceptualizing this total kitchen transformation.
Owner of Spaces Designed Interior Design Studio, LLC, in Austin, Texas,
Sheth created a space for every individual item hiding all gadgets
and appliances for a streamlined look. After completely gutting the
original, basic builder kitchen, she redefined work zones, creating a
professionally styled kitchen that’s also a family-friendly entertaining
space.
“The owners wanted their kitchen to be clean, modern, yet friendly,”
explained Sheth, noting that they also wanted a transitional style
that would blend in with the home’s overall look. Placing emphasis
on maximum efficiency, she reconfigured everything in a far more
functional manner. “All of the elements were there, but they were
scattered,” she noted. “We broke it down into distinctive stations for
cooking, food preparation and baking.”
Sheth used three distinctive finishes to highlight the kitchen’s separate
work areas. “Because there was so much cabinetry, we didn’t want it to
feel heavy,” she pointed out. “The transition of materials lightens up the
space and gives the feel that there are different areas spread throughout
the kitchen.” Off-white painted cabinetry defines the cooking area. The
baking area is comprised of cherry cabinets, and a mahogany island
serves as prep space.
Within the cabinetry, Sheth designed lots of hidden surprises such as
a pullout spice shelf, a self-lifting mixer shelf, built-in trash receptacles,
wine storage and an appliance garage. Every kitchen item becomes
hidden, creating a clean, smartly designed, clutter-free space. By
clearing the countertops and work areas, Sheth made room for the
family to display a few of their favorite art pieces.
Sheth incorporated elements to give the kitchen the “classic
modern” feel the owners desired. For example, she selected a tri-color,
oval, glass tile backsplash. “It ties together all three cabinet finishes,
while its iridescent quality adds drama to the kitchen,” she said. She
chose pendant lights with mesh shades for above the island, which offer
a clean look while also providing additional lighting on the prep island.
Classic brushed stainless steel hardware accentuates the professional,
stainless steel appliances, whereas dark bronze handles on the painted
cabinets add differentiation.
Considering every detail from the ground up, Sheth switched out the
existing floor tile for a larger 17-in. x 26-in. square. This helps the space
feel larger, and the light neutral shade draws the eye upward to focus
on the dramatic cabinetry and backsplash design.
Emphasizing the idea that it’s a family space, Sheth customized a
pantry door, which allows the owners to showcase photos and artwork.
She removed glass panels in the pantry door, transforming them into
picture frames. Easy access on the interior side gives her clients the
freedom to change out the photos and update the children’s artwork.
Sophisticated yet family friendly, the kitchen is the perfect spot for
entertaining or sharing an intimate evening with family.“The professionalstyled kitchen keeps function at the forefront while creating a unique
and lasting design that the family can enjoy,” observed Sheth. n
sources
Designers: Interior Design Studio, LLC, Austin, TX; Komal Sheth, Allied
Member, ASID; www.spacesdesigned.com Manufacturers: Cabinetry:
Madison Cabinets; Countertop: Caesarstone; Island top: Alpha Granite;
Tile: Porcelenosa Laton; Basksplash: Pucinni Oval Avon Timber; Dual
Oven: Bosch; Dishwasher: Bosch; Refrigerator: Sub Zero Photographer:
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