Collection by Jayda MacLean
"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,
"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,
Erica and her mom enjoy cooking together, and this kitchen makes that easy to do so, with an expanded footprint, leathered quartzite counters, and custom white oak cabinetry. Shoe storage was built-in by the exterior door, with a slim cupboard for cleaning supplies.
Erica and her mom enjoy cooking together, and this kitchen makes that easy to do so, with an expanded footprint, leathered quartzite counters, and custom white oak cabinetry. Shoe storage was built-in by the exterior door, with a slim cupboard for cleaning supplies.
The views look like framed works of art.
The views look like framed works of art.
The combined living spaces have terrazzo tile floors, with one side of the room anchored by custom cabinetry in Australian Blackbutt veneer.
The combined living spaces have terrazzo tile floors, with one side of the room anchored by custom cabinetry in Australian Blackbutt veneer.
The Paul Agnew cast fireplace sits on a Kyash Cubes concrete plinth, to create definition between the living room, and kitchen and dining zones in the open plan. It being double-sided ensures that it can be enjoyed in the round. Placing the cooktop in the island was a specific request from the client. “They wanted to be able to talk to their guests while they cooked,” says Crisp. “It’s actually a small request that has a surprisingly big effect when entertaining and adds to the drama of the room.”
The Paul Agnew cast fireplace sits on a Kyash Cubes concrete plinth, to create definition between the living room, and kitchen and dining zones in the open plan. It being double-sided ensures that it can be enjoyed in the round. Placing the cooktop in the island was a specific request from the client. “They wanted to be able to talk to their guests while they cooked,” says Crisp. “It’s actually a small request that has a surprisingly big effect when entertaining and adds to the drama of the room.”
Cabinetry maker Forest Designs used birch plywood to craft the U-shaped kitchen island, which is topped with quartz from Floform. The Ziro floor tiles in Gris are from Navarti and the contemporary metal edge pulls are from Richelieu. The appliances are from Whirlpool.
Cabinetry maker Forest Designs used birch plywood to craft the U-shaped kitchen island, which is topped with quartz from Floform. The Ziro floor tiles in Gris are from Navarti and the contemporary metal edge pulls are from Richelieu. The appliances are from Whirlpool.
This sunny yellow kitchen successfully mixes vintage charm with mid-century furniture.
This sunny yellow kitchen successfully mixes vintage charm with mid-century furniture.
In this California home, a red mosaic tiled backsplash balances the lower white marble counter and wood cabinets. A mosaic tiled backsplash is generally budget-friendly and even a possible DIY project because they're typically already mounted to a backing and come in sheets.
In this California home, a red mosaic tiled backsplash balances the lower white marble counter and wood cabinets. A mosaic tiled backsplash is generally budget-friendly and even a possible DIY project because they're typically already mounted to a backing and come in sheets.
Pros: Concrete countertops are durable, resistant to heat, and can be less expensive than natural stone, especially when completed as a DIY project. 

Cons: Concrete must be sealed before being used; otherwise, its porous nature means that it will stain very easily.
Pros: Concrete countertops are durable, resistant to heat, and can be less expensive than natural stone, especially when completed as a DIY project. Cons: Concrete must be sealed before being used; otherwise, its porous nature means that it will stain very easily.
A view of the kitchen's back wall shows the bright marriage of the yellow Fireclay tile backsplash with incoming light from the adjacent sliding door and the row of windows just above the hanging Boca Raton blue cabinets. Basked in light, the new kitchen displays an organized and cheerful aesthetic.
A view of the kitchen's back wall shows the bright marriage of the yellow Fireclay tile backsplash with incoming light from the adjacent sliding door and the row of windows just above the hanging Boca Raton blue cabinets. Basked in light, the new kitchen displays an organized and cheerful aesthetic.