near some countertop) makes a kitchen work much more smoothly in general.
Kitchens are complicated design puzzles and while we don’t always hit all 5 of these principles with each kitchen, all 5 play an important role in the design process. The kitchen designs below show a range of possibilities all using these 5 principles as a departure point.
Magnolia Kitchen
Work Triangle: 25’
Materials: Quarter-sawn walnut veneer cabinets with Blum hardware and Dekkor 18000 Wide Pedestal D series pulls. Kashmir White granite countertops w/ non-directional stainless steel backsplash and Kohler Riverby sink. Solid oak floors w/ light gray stain.
Appliances: Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, Wolf 6-burner cooktop, Vent-a-hood, KitchenAid wall ovens, Bosch dishwasher w/ integral cabinet face, Sharp drawer-style microwave.
Notes: This design keeps the appliances at the perimeter of the