Anatomy of a kitchen
11 Min.Inside the Cabinets.
Kitchen design is more than a collection of cabinetry, it is a reflection of the people who use it, blended carefully with the way they want their kitchen to look and feel. Often the truly custom details of a kitchen are hidden behind the cabinet doors. So we’re taking a look inside the cabinets.
cabinetry with hidden super powers
Organizational goal: cabinets with specific storage uses to group things together. A baking station, a coffee area, a cleaning cabinet and a place for seasonal items to be stored.
Aesthetic goal: A clutter-free kitchen. Serene with clean lines.
Design solutions: JF designer Paula achieved both these sets of goals with the clever use of floor to ceiling wall cabinetry. These cabinets have a clean look, almost like that of a paneled wall, but they are packed with organizational super-powers.
The baking station has outlets for the mixer, shelves for ingredients and roll outs for mixing bowls and smaller appliances. All of which is hidden behind pocket doors which disappear into the cabinetry when it’s baking time. The slightly smaller coffee cabinet has the same features. And the pantry is equipped with shelves, rollouts and a door mounted spice cabinet.
The wall of cabinetry is slightly outside the actual kitchen and offers an abundance of storage all of which has been customized to fit the exact needs of this family. But you’d never know what’s hiding behind those doors.
Cohesive cabinetry
This open plan home flows from front door to living room and kitchen. The home owners wanted to ensure that the rooms looked cohesive. Enter the hutch. This gorgeous rift white oak piece matches the style and finish of the kitchen island, creates a perfect drinks area and connects the kitchen with the rest of the living spaces.
The island is a beautiful statement, built to be a piece of furniture (like the hutch) but once again packed with organizational gems to keep the kitchen clean and clear of clutter.
Counter cabinet
The counter cabinet is a lovely use of an empty corner. With it’s sliding glass doors and reclaimed wood shelves, the counter cabinet is a unique piece of cabinetry that adds depth to the look of the kitchen. This is one of those touches that brings a space from nice to exceptional.
Indoor Outdoor flow
This lovely home in Portsmouth, NH is situated directly on Sagamore creek, a beautiful tidal water way between Portsmouth and Rye. The home owners added a three season porch with a beautiful wood paneled ceiling. In order to create true indoor outdoor flow from the kitchen there is an accordion window from the sink counter to the porch. Once opened, the porch becomes part of the kitchen and the kitchen expands outside.
True kitchen beauty is more than face deep
A beautiful kitchen is a lovely thing. But a beautiful and functional kitchen is the ultimate goal. Need a hand finding the balance between looks and utility? Let our designers help you. Give us a call or schedule a visit to one of our showrooms.
JF Content creator and marketing director. Olivia loves beautiful spaces, inside and outside. When she’s not writing and talking about gorgeous kitchens Olivia can be found riding her bicycle around the country.