High-low finishes such as a distressed copper range hood, a glea…
High-low finishes such as a distressed copper range hood, a gleaming stainless fridge, rough-hewn ceiling timbers, and dark wood floors help compose a look that's both industrial and warm.
Paul Finkel
A mix of polished and rough-hewn finishes lend a feel that's a l…
A mix of polished and rough-hewn finishes lend a feel that's a lived-in yet sophisticated.
Paul Finkel
The kitchen flows into an amply-sized seating area.
Paul Finkel
A mixture of styles–urban loft and beachy–was sought for this …
A mixture of styles–urban loft and beachy–was sought for this lakeside home.
Casual and open-plan, the Westlake Kitchen—on a lakefront property in Austin—looks at once lived-in, rough-hewn, and elegant. Earthy brick walls, rough-hewn ceiling timbers, industrial-type pendant fixtures, a distressed copper range hood, dark wood floors, and high-end stainless appliances evoke a style that some designers refer to as Belgian Modern. The generously sized island and high-low finishes answered the client’s need for an easy-living, handsome kitchen on a moderate budget. For its stylish response to the program requirements, this kitchen earned a Merit Award.
Amy Albert is editor of Custom Home and a senior editor at Builder. She covers all aspects of design. Previously, she
was kitchen design editor at Bon Appetit;
before that, she was senior editor at Fine
Cooking, where she shot, edited, and wrote stories on kitchen design. Amy
studied art history with an emphasis on architecture and urban design at the
University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Los Angeles. Write her at aalbert@hanleywood.com, follow her on Twitter @CustomHomeMag and @amyatbuilder, or join her on Custom Home's Facebook page.
