Tabla de contenidos para Summer 2017 en Kitchens & Baths

MEANDER YOUR WAY through the many courtyards of this Moroccan-inspired residence and into the kitchen, and you’re likely to !nd homeowner Mitch Boult, lounging on the cushioned banquette. “I can sit here and reach behind me, and there are glasses and bottles of wine, and I can reach in front of me and there’s the table with all the food,” he says with a laugh. “I’m in the middle of everything and everyone.” Mitch’s wife, Jennifer, and daughters Katharine, Caroline, and Mary are right there with him— often after a long day !shing in Panama City, Florida. The atmosphere is leisurely: The banquette backs up to the kitchen’s island so that family and friends can converse freely, whether sitting at the table or chopping vegetables at the sink close by.…

We created a space that was functional for cooking and entertaining, but that is still timeless in feel. — LISSA LEE HICKMAN,DESIGNER DRAWN BY IDYLLIC SCENERY and a most agreeable climate, Connecticut residents Grant Ulrick and Donna Krebs-Ulrick settled on Scottsdale, Arizona, as the perfect place to build a second home. Their new abode pays tribute to the Spanish missions they’ve visited through the years; the skillfully designed kitchen and adjacent living spaces combine to create a spacious, stylish setting for the parties Donna loves to stage. “I really wanted a kitchen designed for entertaining,” says Donna, who hosted 80 guests in the great-room shortly after moving into the home. “Last Christmas morning, our Connecticut family was hanging out in the kitchen making wa!es. We threw open the doors to…

the plan FOR MANY, THE IDEA of a “clean bathroom” conjures up images of sparkling tile !oors, streak-free mirrors, and !u"y white towels crisply folded over a towel bar or tightly rolled in a basket beside the tub. But for Scottsdale, Arizonabased interior designers Caroline Tyler DeCesare and Nicole Melde, there’s more to a clean bathroom than just good housekeeping. “The master bath should be a place where you can retreat to at the end of a hectic day, but it’s di#cult to decompress in a space overwhelmed by clutter, color, and super!uous decoration,” DeCesare says. In this home, owned by busy professionals with a young family, “our goal was to create a serene, spa-like atmosphere. To achieve that, we kept the palette limited, the lines straight, the shapes simple,…

GLASS MOSAIC TILES on the walls, an eggshape soaking tub, and a spacious shower with a curved back wall give this bath dramatic presence. But a subdued palette of soft gray, white, silver, and chocolate tones ensures the spa-like retreat is also soothing and sophisticated. It’s just the right balance for the homeowners, Canadians who dreamed of a second home in sunny Arizona ! lled with organic materials and plenty of pampering amenities. The home’s inviting style is a far cry from the original architectural plans approved for the site, which called for a Southwest-style home with adobe walls and low ceilings. Rather than navigate the complicated permitting process again, the homeowners elected to work with the existing plans and called on interior designer Suzanne Biers (with whom they had…

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AS THE WORKHORSES OF THE HOME, kitchens and baths can cost a pretty penny. From buying the essential appliances to getting the !nishes you want, it’s important to know you’re making informed purchases for your home. To start, !gure out what you can comfortably a"ord for your renovation. Look at your monthly take-home pay, then subtract your monthly !nancial obligations to get your discretionary income. Use this amount to decide on a practical remodeling allowance. Experts recommend adding a cushion of at least 10 percent to your overall budget to account for surprises or changes along the way. Keep your budget practical for the real estate market as well. If there is a good chance you might move in the near future, keep your budget in line with the return…

“LIKE GIVING AN OLD LADY A FACELIFT.” That’s how Warren Bohn, of Bohn Architecture and Design, describes the major kitchen renovation in a 110-year-old Victorian house in New Jersey that the owners use as a summer getaway. Although the kitchen is in service only a few months out of the year, it’s de! nitely put through its paces. In addition to preparing meals for their own family, the homeowners regularly host dinners for 20 or more guests. It was essential that the new space be functional and well organized, with a " oor plan that would allow easy movement among work areas without creating tra# c jams. Working with Monmouth Custom Builders, Bohn’s ! rst order of business was to gut the existing, disorganized galley-style kitchen, walk-in pantry, and separate…

A SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN remains one of the most popular home design elements. But project manager Andrew Patterson and senior interior designer Danielle Krieg of Stuart Silk Architects can tell you that it’s possible to have too much of this usually good thing. “This home had a stark, almost institutional feel to it,” Patterson says of the Mercer Island, Washington, home they were tasked with updating. “Once we gutted the area where the kitchen, dining, and family room would be, we had an exceptional amount of space. That open design and spaciousness can be a bonus, but some of the challenges included de! ning areas without borders and ensuring e" ciency for cooking and great # ow around the kitchen.” A support post in the middle of the space…

THE CLIENTS KNEW FROM THE GET-GO exactly what they wanted, builder Lana Damjanovic says. A young couple with three small children, they had commissioned her _rm to build their new home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In the kitchen, their attention was focused on the potential view of the beautiful backyard. “They could see that their kids would be out there all the time, and they wanted a space that would overlook everything,” she says. “So we decided to put windows in that corner first, and make them—and the yard—the focal point of the room.” Seven identical two-over-two double-hung windows on adjacent walls _ll the room with light during the day. The glass appears to rest on the perimeter countertops. “It really helps the space feel warm and bright,” Damjanovic…

8,-7! ÿcþa!,31)!-2!()2:)6! checked all the boxes of Craftsman design — small in size, big on charm, and exquisite in workmanship and detail. The kitchen, however, hadn’t aged as well as the rest of the house. At just 150 square feet, it was cramped, disorganized, and choppy. An addition doubled the size of the kitchen and opened its !ow into the living space. Adding square footage was the easy part, though. More di"cult was #lling that space with a sense of place, especially in a home with such a rich heritage. “I wanted the space to feel authentic and blend into the rest of the house,” says kitchen designer Angela Otten, who masterminded the project along with architectural designer Josh Hayton. Their goal: create a warm, Craftsman-inspired kitchen that could comfortably…

Starring Role Brighten a kitchen with playful garden green. SATURATE Color sets the tone and boosts visual interest in a mostly white kitchen. Here, a grassy green subway-tile backsplash energizes the room. Large-print botanicals on the Roman shades further the springinspired palette. ACCESSORIZE Rich wood ! oors ground the space without detracting from the kitchen’s bright feel, while warm brass cabinetry hardware and light " xtures elevate the high-end style. Limited pops of red and yellow pair well with the bold green tile. CONTRAST Large doses of a neutral shade balance a highimpact backsplash. In this kitchen, snowy white cabinets stretch to the ceiling for a light and airy look. The island, also painted white, pairs with upholstered stools in cream-color fabric. Sage drapes invite serenity. Celadon delights in the…