Kitchen artistry - II
In last week’s column from the Interior Design Show in Toronto, Debbie described Varasmus Kitchens and their six-tier cabinet unit designed to show off a portion of the range of finishes available -- exotic veneers, laminates drenched in custom colours, and stainless steel.
This week, some kitchen questions from readers and Debdie’s answers. Photo below, kitchen cabinet fronts show off an exotic range of textures and colours.
Dear Debbie:
We just redid our kitchen/family room and would like your ideas for the finishing touches. We chose a white sectional, glass coffee table, chestnut wood floors and cabinets, a white table and burgundy chairs for eating. What colour accessories, and should we add a paint colour to the walls?
Dear Terry and Bud:
Dear Debbie:
Dear Valerie:
- Terry and Bud
I am assuming that your walls are white. Paint a focal wall in the dining room to create some colour variation and atmosphere. It can be very light, such as a delicate soft creamy green. This would also make a good colour for some of your accessories. Perhaps pull in touches of burgundy to tie in with the chairs. Hang some colourful art that enhances the mood you want to produce.
We are installing a small island, 30" x 30" in our kitchen, which doesn't need updating otherwise. The existing counter is solid surface in a green shade called Tarragon, beautiful backsplash in white with green leaf design tile inserts, dark cherry cabinetry and red oak floor. My challenge is that I can't order such a small piece for the island to match the existing counter. What do you suggest would suit the new island?
- Valerie
Don't try to match the countertops. Your new island can stand alone. Instead choose a different material such as stainless steel, slate or wood. A butcher block countertop will blend well with your existing kitchen materials, but wood does need care to keep it hygienic. White solid surface counter is another option that would tie in with your backsplash tiles. If you are painting the sides, leaf green from the tiles would build on what you know you already like.