Kitchen
Kitchen makeover: California-cool
Kitchen makeover: California-cool
Kitchen
Kitchen makeover: California-cool
A kitchen transforms from a small dated kitchen into a California-cool space that's ready for hosting anything from kids' birthday parties to adult soirees.
When Style at Home design editor Stacy Begg and her husband, Don Saynor, purchased their turn-of-the-century Toronto home two years ago, renovating the confined 10-by-10 foot kitchen was at the top of their to-do list. So last July, Stacy (who was working at interior design firm Feasby & Bleeks at the time) and Don (an advertising creative director) packed up the kids, moved to their cottage an hour north of the city and started overhauling the space. "During the month we were at the cottage, the demo and structural work was being done." This included tearing down the wall that divided the small kitchen and ample dining room, creating one big area at the back of their 2,000-square-foot house.
"The actual space where the kitchen was became our eating nook, complete with a banquette," says Stacy. "And the old dining room became the kitchen." When they moved back into the house, it took another month to complete the renovation. The high-gloss white flat-panelled IKEA cabinetry, installed through IKEA Installation Services, was the starting point for the fresh California modern look that showcases a mix of contemporary and industrial pieces for a slightly rustic appeal. Offsetting the sleek white cabinetry are grey-painted Shaker-style IKEA cupboards that provide storage, contrast and warmth. They also blend with the concrete-tiled backsplash, the kitchen's show-stopping focal point.
Other elements, such as the black powder-coated range hood, French doors and pendant lights, create even more drama. In the open-concept space, Stacy wanted to prevent a "too-kitcheny" aesthetic. The white fridge (incorporated into the pantry area) and dishwasher (tucked into the front of the island) blend with the cabinetry. Plenty of brass accessories lend a singular, sophisticated look. Unexpected decorative elements like yellow silk drapes and the fanciful cloud wallpaper above the banquette add softness and depth." Now with a ton of extra storage and space, the kitchen is definitely more family-friendly," says Stacy. And with its decidedly unique and inviting look, it's also ready for some entertaining.
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