Breakfast Bar Designs & Ideas
ROM architecture studioArchitect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA
Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA
Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors
Contractor: Phoenix Construction
Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks
Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal
Photography: © Kathryn Barnard
Noel Dempsey DesignA beautiful hand made full inframe or face frame inset kitchen made from solid wood and hand painted in Farrow & Ball 'Almost White.'
The painted finish is complimented by the walnut detailing inside the cabinets, on the corbels over the range cooker, and on the wine rack over the American fridge freezer.
A timeless painted kitchen from Noel Dempsey.
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Studio Durham ArchitectsRenovated kitchen, enlarged by combining former breakfast room with original kitchen.
Alis O'Brien Photography
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.In this restoration, the kitchen was relocated into what had been the formal dining room.
Photo: Jeffrey Totaro
AHMANN LLCContinuing the lines of the existing wrap-around porch, we were able to create a family kitchen with a raised ceiling culminating in a large skylight. The warmth of natural lighting highlights the palate of the material selection. The kitchen extends out to a new deck and yard beyond.
Photographs © Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Visbeen ArchitectsThis dramatic design takes its inspiration from the past but retains the best of the present. Exterior highlights include an unusual third-floor cupola that offers birds-eye views of the surrounding countryside, charming cameo windows near the entry, a curving hipped roof and a roomy three-car garage.
Inside, an open-plan kitchen with a cozy window seat features an informal eating area. The nearby formal dining room is oval-shaped and open to the second floor, making it ideal for entertaining. The adjacent living room features a large fireplace, a raised ceiling and French doors that open onto a spacious L-shaped patio, blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces.
Informal, family-friendly spaces abound, including a home management center and a nearby mudroom. Private spaces can also be found, including the large second-floor master bedroom, which includes a tower sitting area and roomy his and her closets. Also located on the second floor is family bedroom, guest suite and loft open to the third floor. The lower level features a family laundry and craft area, a home theater, exercise room and an additional guest bedroom.
NW Home DesignersThis contemporary kitchen balances the lightness of white countertops with the dark chocolate stained rift oak cabinets and a granite slab island that pulls it all together. The clients’ wanted a working kitchen that allows a cook and separate prep cook to work together without interference while keeping the clean lines of the entire space. Upon a closer look it has hidden gems enhancing its efficiency and functionality. The glass tile backsplash not only adds a touch of luster but it easy to clean. Just across the range top is a six inch deep cabinet within reach containing all the necessary spices and oils. Hidden right next to the pantry is a cork board and ironing board making this space both beautiful and mult-ifunctional. The island is a divider to the main living space, a place to store cookbooks and wine bottles, and also provides enough space for guests and a prep area. The bar area boasts a second sink, chilled wine refrigerator and a built in coffee machine so that anyone can obtain their favorite beverage without interfering with the rest of the space. With all of this in view from the main living area it was important that it still maintains the feel of a living space and not just a kitchen. Incorporating cabinets that show the collection of colorful dishes behind reeded glass along with a display shelf above the sink not only prove to be useful but draws the eye to the beauty of the space. This kitchen that is both functional with every square inch and maintains the clients’ desires for honest clean lines creates stunning first impression while also creating an inviting environment.
Benvenuti and SteinTraditional Kitchen and Family Room, Benvenuti and Stein, Design Build Chicago North Shore
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathDenash Photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch C.K.D. Breakfast bar on a center island. Shaded chandelier. Bar sink. Arched window over sink. Gray and beige cabinetry. Range and stainless steel refrigerator.
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