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| The Vintage-Modern Kitchen |
| Third in our series of 'kitchens that cook': Minimalism has taken hold, and this example blends sleek cabinetry with retro touches, such as subway tile and Carrara marble |
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by Jill Kirchner Simpson
Produced by Nancy Staab
Photos by Mali Azima
Stacey Cunningham, a newly single mother, moved into
this town house, built about 25 years ago in Buckhead, to be closer to her
parents. The house is fairly traditional in style, but as an accomplished
cook, Cunningham wanted a kitchen that was more efficient and modern. For
inspiration, she consulted the Italian cabinetry company Poliform/Varenna.
Roy Otwell, co-owner of Poliform Atlanta, worked with her to create the
meticulously crafted European kitchen by mixing luxurious materials with
slightly more affordable ones and equipping her with "just
enough" kitchen. A wall of white subway tile, marble countertops, and
dark wood floors are all a nod to the more traditional architecture --
important because the space is visible from the dining room, living room,
and foyer.
| WHY WE LOVE THIS KITCHEN |
| · It's anything but cookie-cutter yet doesn't feel like an anachronism next to the rest of the town house. |
| · It's clean and spare, but it has all the technological gadgets a dedicated cook needs -- they're just concealed. |
| · The carefully balanced composition of dark and light materials, which makes for a visually striking kitchen. |
| · Luxury applied in small, judicious doses, such as the panels of wenge wood and the marble countertops. |
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