Perkins saved money by keeping the existing appliances. “Remodels are expensive and there was nothing wrong with them,” she says. “I also like the white appliances. They’re easy to clean.”
One thing that did go was the original range hood. The new one, with its less bulky profile and glass expanse, opens up the space, and the color of the stainless steel plays off the gray cabinetry and champagne gold hardware. “I like to mix materials,” Perkins says. “It keeps it casual.”
The mix of casual and classic continues throughout the room, starting with crown molding. “I like doing crown molding,” Perkins says. “When you’re not splurging on the highest-end cabinetry, it gives the room more of a rich feel.”
Other finishes and furnishings are geared to the realities of having a growing family. The unupholstered counter stools can be wiped down. The backs help hold kids in place and the swivel makes it easier for them to get on and off. For the floor, Perkins looked for the largest porcelain floor tiles she could find — 24 by 24 inches. “Fewer grout lines to clean,” she says.
Overhead, Perkins kept the recessed lighting but added two large solar tubes, one on each side of the hood. “They add so much light,” she says. “I recommend them to everyone, provided they’re correctly installed.” She also added undercabinet lighting. “It makes such a difference when you’re chopping vegetables,” she says.
Stools: Crate & Barrel; hardware: Atlas Homewares; floor tiles: Regis Tortora, Arizona Tile
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