10 Steps to a Fab Kitchen(5)
10 Steps to a Fab Kitchen
Wired Zones
Tip #5: Space-efficient built-in shelves store reading materials and are wired for plugging in computers and charging handheld devices. The back of the shelves is stained to complement the chocolate hues in the space.
“The new design enabled the kitchen and dining area to communicate spatially with one another,” says Rouse. “Our challenge was to create a formal space suitable for a dinner party, while also casual enough for everyday living.” A formal dining table and chairs were replaced with a comfortable corner banquette paired with a trestle table that seats up to eight people. One side of the banquette has an extra-deep bench seat—the perfect spot for watching TV or reading.
A dining room china cabinet was replaced with space-efficient built-in shelves above the banquette. Two swing-arm sconces are mounted on the shelves to provide good light for reading and enhance the cozy intimacy of the corner. To make the area hardworking, electrical outlets were added for charging mobile devices.
Bookcase: Wood-Mode, 877/635-7500, wood-mode.com.
Sconces on bookcase (“Dorchester Double Backplate Swing Arm Wall Lamp” #CHD5102): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Table (“Lane Tyden,” custom): Tritter Feefer, 706/885-0242, tritterfeefer.com.
Banquette base (“42-inch Essex Recessed Square” in Vintage Lace on Maple): Wood-Mode, 877/635-7500, wood-mode.com.
Banquette fabric (#31829-578/Truffle, discontinued): Duralee, 800/275-3872, duralee.com.
Pillows on banquette (“Toile du Mandarin”/Taupe #90538): Hines & Co., 202/484-8200.
Pillow trim (“Merida Tassel Fringe”/Java #63083): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Dining chairs (SCW Private Label); dining-chair fabric, seat (Parchment leather): SCW Interiors, 703/549-2449, scwinteriors.com.
Dining-chair fabric, back (“Biron Check”/Truffle #0566004): Vervain, 800/611-8686, vervain.com.
Art over banquette: owner’s collection.
