This is a gorgeous home for super nice people who were a pleasure to work with! I loved the easy and casual style they embraced yet we were able to add a few elegant touches along the way to mix it up a bit. There is not much I do not love about the space!

The dark wood of the island that separates the kitchen from the dining in this open floor plan helps anchor the room.

The wood ceiling is yet another detail that works so well with the overall design and "feel" of the room!
What do you think? Do you like painted cabinetry or prefer wood tones? Do you like the mix of varied materials or prefer more streamlined look and same materials on all surfaces? Weigh in and let us know!

Cheryl
Owner and Lead Designer at In Detail Interiors
My name is Cheryl Kees Clendenon, a California transplant to Northwest Florida. Been in the interior design business for 14 years and learn something new every day! This blog is about the day to day running of a design business and the crazy clients, silly subs, vexing vendors and exasperating employees! Join us for the ride!
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Because I’m a woodworker, my vote is always for varnished
wood. And I do NOT like to stain wood, and in fact, won’t. But that’s just my
own little biases. To tell you the truth, Cheryl, if I moved into that house
and saw that kitchen, I would just leave it alone. Even though it is not what I
would set out to do for myself, what you did with it works so well that it would
be an absolute crime to do anything but enjoy it. What you did with the painted
wood and the ceiling and, frankly, the all of the composition works so
perfectly that changing any portion of it would surely ruin it.
that hood is gorgeous and so are the lights above the island. i’d love to see what the rest of this home looks like.
OMG!! My heart skipped a beat when I saw the first image of this gorgeous space.. Then I literally stopped breathing when I saw those to die for pendants. Love, Love, (I could say that many times and it wouldn’t be enough) this kitchen. The floors are gorgeous…every little detail is perfect.
thanks Laura!
What color did you use for the kitchen cabinets?
it is called elkhorn cactus and is an ML Campbell color.
WOW….this kitchen is perfect! what is the color on the cabinets? im looking for a color similar! help!
It is called Elkhorn Cactus by ML Campbell. ( Pratt and Lambert)
I can’t get over the coffee cabinet. The water source turns the concept from practical to magical. Wonderful space!!
Thank you so much!
Do you like the mix of varied materials or prefer more streamlined look and same materials on all surfaces?
kitchen backsplash ideas
I prefer a streamlined look usually but really depends on what else is going on in the kitchen!
Where can one buy the “Lights by Luna Bella”…….I just love them!!
Call our shop! or email us. We are a retailer for their gorgeous lights!