Sunny Side Up
A delicious shade of yellow—Downy Duckling by Miller Paints—makes kitchen walls glow. "Oregon is always rainy," says homeowner Gloria Flowers. "But it's never dreary in here." The old window above the sink was revamped. Simple unlined curtains afford privacy without blocking light. Lively dishware and fresh citrus fruit add pops of fun color. A vibrant green topiary ushers the outdoors in.
Glass Act
A glass-front cabinet allows the owners to showcase favorite dishware and keeps the room looking more open and airy. A combination of carefully choreographed lighting—handsome schoolhouse lamps and fluorescent fixtures installed beneath the upper cabinets—ensures excellent illumination. Cost-effective color touches—a lemon-hued teapot and throw rug—ratchet up the kitchen's charm.
Work Order
Designer Donna DuFresne thoughtfully included deep drawers for supplies. Traditional iron hardware is era-appropriate for the house. "At first, we were worried about having a window by our range," says Gloria Flower, one of the home's owners. "But it's nice to see trees while you're cooking." The French painting came via the family of the home's other owner, Janet Gifford.
Make History
Arrange a focal point with artful dishes or trays. Here dark antique tole trays (a friend's gift) also add some sophistication. "Our accent color is black," says Gloria. Congenial linens—the rosy tablecloth speaks to the tray's decoration—provide harmony.
Dress Up
Sew curtains for a lackluster window. Include easy-to-open-and-close clip-on rings. Leave the panels unlined to diffuse the light. An inexpensive pull-down shade enriched with snappy trim—ribbon or braid, glued or stitched along the bottom—is a stylish alternative.
Stage a Show
Bring some zip to the picture with fruit and flowers. Unexpected containers like kitchen scales, wooden boxes or crocks give fresh-from-the-market vignettes individuality.
Photographer: Philip Clayton-Thompson
3 comments:
There's something about a pile of lemons that pulls my eye.
Oh I really love this kitchen. I would be happy in it regardless of the weather. It just looks so bright and cheery and the accessories are just perfect. Just stunning. Hugs, Marty
One of my favorites of Donna's doings! I'm so glad you blogged about it!
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