American Farmhouse Style – June 2019

3 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

LEARN FROM WHITTNEY ABOUT THE FEATURES THAT WILL HELP CREATE THE ROOM

OF YOUR DREAMS.

1. SYMMETRY. “Symmetry is really important in any design,” Whittney says. This kitchen has a
   charming view of a horse pasture, and for Whittney it was important that every piece in the kitchen
   be symmetrical to line up with the local view. For example, the stove range and the kitchen sink are
   centered, and the hanging lamps and wooden ceiling beams help balance their position in the room.


2. TEXTURE. “With a white kitchen, you have to be very cognizant of texture and creating contrast,”
   Whittney says. To add texture, she focused on using the ceiling as a fifth wall with a tongue-and-
   groove ceiling panel and stained wooden beams.


3. DEPTH AND CONTRAST. One of Whittney’s favorite ways to create a sense of depth is by mixing
   metals. “We always mix metals,” she says. “It’s a great way to add depth and a sense of eclecticness.”
   The light fixtures, for example, were made with a mix of metals. In a mostly white space, it’s also
   important to have contrasting pieces to keep the space from seeming cold and impersonal. Whittney
   chose an island that has tones of gray and beige and countertops that are a darker hue.

Use the same element in a different

color to create cohesion between

rooms, as Whittney did with the

glass cabinet doors in the kitchen,

master bathroom and dining

room wet bar.

left: This mother’s nook was a
way to create a small space
for a mother to get away from
the mess, hustle and bustle
of the rest of the house.
Although it’s a hideaway,
Whittney wanted to make
sure it was still an attractive
area that held the aesthetic of
the rest of the home. With its
simple rustic stool and limited
décor, this nook fits right in.

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