Kitchen Design

Contemporary kitchen design is all about paring back the decorative elements and concentrating on the basics. Sleek, simple and streamlined are all words that conjure up the essence of minimalism.

The owners had a very clear idea of the type of kitchen they wanted. It needed to be very sleek and minimal, not fussy. They didn't want any nooks or crannies where dust could gather."
The kitchen also needed to fit in with the look of the rest of the split-level house, which has many new contemporary features.

Narrow aluminum skirting boards and aluminum- rather than wood-framed doors typify the detailing in the house," she says. "The owners wanted the kitchen to reinforce this look.