The kitchen is the heart and soul of every home, so when designing ours, I knew it had to be special! Our kitchen design embraces the natural light and the large 12 x 22 ft space. I want to share all the details of our design and the thought process behind it!
The Island
The focal point of just about every kitchen design is the island! Our rift-sawn white oak island is 8’9″ x 4’3″ in measurement and is custom stained. Now, you might ask, what makes this oak special? It’s cut slightly differently than regular oak which gives it a clean, straight-lined grain with almost no flecks. Trust me, it’s a standout piece that really makes our kitchen pop!
Counter-tops and Backsplash
I can’t begin to describe how happy we are with the Calcatta Leon Quartz we chose for our countertop and backsplash. This quartz variant is unique and stunning with the perfect amount gray and taupe veining. Quartz is also non-porous so it requires minimal upkeep, which I love. It’s a great choice for busy kitchens because of how pretty and easy it is to maintain.
The Cabinets
Our maple cabinets are the perfect addition to our kitchen design. Maple is a hardwood so it can take a lot of wear and tear which is exactly what you need in a busy kitchen. Maple is also a great backdrop for paint as it’s a fine grain that looks clean and consistent. We chose Sherwin WIlliams Pure White, a pretty and neutral white that looks stunning in our sunny kitchen.
Sink and Hardware
Amongst the white cabinets, we have a farmhouse sink. It’s very deep and wide and sticks out slightly from the countertop. I think it provides that slight vintage vibe and it holds a ton of dishes! All of the hardware you see on the cabinets we purchased through Amazon!
Lighting
Kitchen pendants truly make a huge difference for your kitchen design. The kitchen pendants seen below are from McGee & Co; you can shop them here! The linear chandelier is one of my favorite pieces, and you can find it here from Visual Comfort. If you need help selecting pendants for your space, check out my blog on Choosing the Right Lighting Fixtures.
Lastly, our flooring is Mohawk Perfect Manner Amulet LVP, which is, unfortunately, no longer available. However, there are so many similar wide plank white oak options out there you should be able to find a close match!
