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These two completely different styles of white kitchens have one thing in common:
They were built with frameless European-style cabinets to achieve maximum space
and a more functional, user-friendly design. We achieved a perfect-picture look with
everything meticulously aligned and matched by our craftsmen.
THIS PAGE: For this contemporary-style kitchen, I translated the designer's vision into
real engineering solutions to create the sleek space. As hard as it may be to believe,
this kitchen is in an older home in Chicago's Gold Coast area, so,we had to make do
with a wood column that couldn't be moved. We hid it within the design by integrating
it into the tall wall cabinetry and floating shelves; there's also a walk-in closet that
looks just like cabinetry. Dark-brown veneered inlays disguise the recessed cabinet
pulls and offer an added layer of elegance, while a velvet clearcoat finish ensures
everything is durable and scratch-resistant.
FACING PAGE: With nods to both traditional and modern style, this transitional
kitchen was inspired by an aesthetic that the homeowners loved. The crisp and clean
space is streamlined with strategically placed appliances punctuating the linear,
all-white effect. To warm up the room, we covered the room's existing columns with
veneered panels to keep a natural and authentic European oak color.
Photography by Positive Image Photography Inc.
Interiors by UniMode Woodworking and Design, Chicago, IL, page 368
