“TIMELESS TRANSITIONAL.” THAT’S HOW INTERIOR DESIGNER NICOLE MAH OF VANCOUVER-BASED KELLY DECK DESIGN DESCRIBES THE GOURMET KITCHEN SHE DESIGNED FOR A COUPLE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN
“Timeless transitional.” That’s how interior designer Nicole Mah of Vancouver-based Kelly Deck Design describes the gourmet kitchen she designed for a couple with two young children.
On the wife’s wish list: a white and grey kitchen with room for kids to do homework and plenty of space for guests to gather. The husband craved professional-style appliances to bring an industrial edge to the space.
“This was really about creating a kitchen that was integrated with the rest of the home,” says Nicole. “Family and friends are important to this couple, and entertaining is a priority here.”
It’s no surprise, then, that the centrepiece is a deep island that seats eight. Navy paint sets off the island’s pillared legs and a Carrara marble basket-weave backsplash with platinum insets shimmers in the background.
“The homeowners wanted something enduring, so this kitchen is classic with a slight contemporary twist,” says Nicole. And there’s no doubt their guests will be swooning over it during the many soirees to come.
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The kitchen’s built-in desk area features a television that connects to the home’s security system and has computer access, so it can display recipes. The dark accent wall makes the TV’s presence feel unobtrusive.
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A grey self-healing corkboard corrals notes and lists. “The homeowner likes everything clean and hidden away, but this allows her to pin up cards, photos or the kids’ artwork in an organized manner,” says Nicole.
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A 45-square-foot secondary kitchen contains an additional cooktop and sink, making it easy to seal off the space to hide messes or cooking smells when the homeowners are entertaining.
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White storage canisters with brushed steel trim disappear against the Carrara marble and platinum basket-weave tile backsplash and white Caesarstone countertop for a clean and fresh aesthetic.
