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| Old World Meets Cutting Edge |
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Decorative Touches
· The old-world iron chandeliers were
custom-made by a blacksmith. Recessed, low-voltage halogen lights around
the perimeter of the kitchen add task lighting to the abundant natural
light.
· Jackson brought art and antiques into the
kitchen, such as a painting by artist David Arms and a clock from a
European train station.
· Most of the plates and dishes are stored on
the lower shelf of the table for easy access, which, combined with the
pantry, help eliminate the need for upper cabinets.
· The cabinet drawers are set on soft-close
track systems from Blum, so that drawers glide smoothly and
gently into place. They work so well that Jackson stores delicate stemware inside them safely.
| ROZANNE JACKSON'S TIPS FOR A COUTURE KITCHEN |
| · In a new or modern kitchen, always add something old. "It balances the new and adds character. Even reproductions don't have quite the same patina. I know I'll never get tired of my antique table -- or see it in someone else's kitchen." |
| · Add a touch of the hand-crafted. "Incorporating artisan-made pieces, such as cabinetry, light fixtures, or a piece of artwork, make a kitchen personal. It also allows more options. When you're working with a cabinetmaker, you're not limited to a choice of four colors -- you can choose any color." |
| · Stainless steel is a classic choice. "I'm seeing more color and retro-inspired appliances out there, but stainless is versatile and beautiful." |
| · For countertops, "I like soapstone and marble, but they both have sensitivities. Soapstone is soft and will chip a bit over time, but it doesn't seem to show rings as easily as marble -- it's a little more forgiving. I also like concrete if it's done well. It offers variations in color, and they've finally perfected the formula, but it has to be installed by someone who really knows what they're doing. Like anything, it's better to do it once correctly, even if it costs a little more." |
| · "Always keep in mind that the kitchen is a natural gathering place, even if you don't entertain a lot. Kids like to be in the kitchen with you, and it's where guests gravitate to, no matter how nice the rest of the house is." |
RESOURCES: Kitchen design by Rozanne Jackson
Interiors, The Iron Gate, 615/791-7511, theirongateonline.net; architecture by Glen Oxford, Oxford Architecture, 615/256-3455; windows and French doors by Pella, 800/847-3552, pella.com; travertine flooring from Jones Stone
Co., 615/292-4717, jonesstonecompany.com; cabinetry by Kurt McKeithan
Design, 615/254-4664; cabinet-drawer track system, Blumotion by Blum,
704/827-1345, blum.com; range by Wolf, 800/222-7820, subzero.com; hood by
Vent-A-Hood, 800/331-2492, ventahood.com; dishwasher drawers by Fisher
& Paykel, 888/936-7872, fisherpaykel.com; wine refrigerator from Wine
Cellar Innovations, 800/229-9813, winecellarinnovations.com; paintings by
David Arms, dmsarms@aol.com.
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