Best New Kitchen: Winning Details

Article by Robert Martin

Once we saw these good-looking features, we knew that this innovative kitchen deserved top honors.

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Kitchen Designer

Laurey W. Glenn

Certified kitchen designer Jennifer Gilmer overhauled this kitchen to create a room that is both stylish and surprisingly functional. The use of ebony-stained oak cabinetry, rather than a more standard white or pale millwork finish, is the first giveaway that this kitchen is different. The contrast created by the cabinets and light-colored hardwood flooring lends an element of drama and surprise. The cabinets’ streamlined appearance establishes a contemporary look as well.

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Open Shelves

Laurey W. Glenn
The side-by-side ovens free up space for open shelves above, which display the homeowner’s cherished pottery and other objects found during her worldwide travels.

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Pendant Lights

Laurey W. Glenn
Elegant pendant lights by David D’Imperio add to the contemporary look of the kitchen by complimenting its sleek simplicity.
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Glass Table Surface

Laurey W. Glenn
The frosted glass surface of the moveable kitchen table matches the glass tile backsplash.

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Casters

Laurey W. Glenn
Sleek casters from hafele.com/us, attached to the bottom of each leg, make moving the table a cinch.
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