Step into Ellen’s kitchen with me.  Come to enjoy the architectural details! I heard it said once that architectural details are like interesting people – never showy, slow to reveal themselves and full of surprises.  That describes this kitchen to a “T”.   Along with fabulous mill-work, the rooms centerpiece “the island” and its dark granite top, set the stage for a classic clean kitchen. {notice the thickness of the island counter top is the same profile as the molding on the cabinets} Details!

Here are the 6 things to love about this kitchen-

1. Pretty Mill work & display cubbies- The rooms highest level of detail is placed highest; crown molding stacks. Having a “cubby”  gives a resting place for the eye.
2. Cabinet Height & Depth- is key to a furniture look.
3. Island- Add an island- stools at one end of this island offer casual seating space, while a near by table encourages sit-down family dinners.

4. Cooking Niche- The range wall evolves around a mantel-style hood and sumptuous granite counter tops. With artistic tile elements- plus a safe and practical way to fill pots with a pot-filler faucet.

5. Mantel Hoods- don’t have to be tall or elaborate, here the high to the ceiling mill-work heightens the impact of the Hood.

6. Layout for looking out- everywhere you turn in this kitchen are fabulous windows to look out, and that bring in great light.

Ellen’s kitchen is fabulous, not just because of the great kitchen elements which are impressive but for the spirit  she brings to it.  Remember you are the heart , if you invest your time, thought and spirit to assemble a room, it will truly be impressive because of what you bring to it.

Happy Day.