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Kitchen of the Week: Bright and Cozy in White, Wood and Blue

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There were a number of reasons this Massachusetts couple purchased their Colonial Shingle-style home in 2004. But the kitchen wasn’t one of them. The space was a good size and included a breakfast area, but a tiny island without seating, a cramped appliance setup and dark and dated finishes didn’t give these foodies the stylish and welcoming kitchen they dreamed of.

Parents of three now-grown sons, the couple were finally ready to make serious changes. They hired designer Jodi Swartz to help improve both function and style. While the overall layout stayed mostly the same, two-tone custom cabinets in a classic white for the perimeter and a robin’s-egg blue for the expansive island give the kitchen a fresh look. A dual-fuel range in a soft shade of blue and blue backsplash tiles complement the island. Touches of black add dramatic contrast. Elegant marble countertops, warm oak flooring and a cozy seating area near a fireplace elevate the kitchen with timeless appeal.



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Bathroom of the Week: Aging-in-Place Features in Blue and White

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This retired couple wanted to ensure their home could address any future needs for themselves or family members, including an adult live-in son with special needs. They turned their attention to an in-law-suite bathroom that they felt could best benefit from universal design updates.

For help, they brought on designer Grace Arndt, who was helping them remodel their kitchen with similar principles. Arndt ditched a shower-tub combo in favor of a curbless shower that’s easy to enter for someone with mobility issues. A sliding glass door can easily be removed and replaced with a shower curtain that allows access for a wheelchair and a caregiver. A new double vanity has room under the sink to accommodate a wheelchair; tilted mirrors can be used by someone seated as well. Grab bars and rounded countertop corners also support aging in place. Meanwhile, light blue walls, a dark blue vanity and marble-look porcelain tiles in various sizes make the space as stylish as it is functional.



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Kitchen of the Week: Warm and Welcoming in Beige and Blue

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This couple lived in their upscale Carlsbad, California, tract home for nearly 25 years wondering what to do about their aging kitchen. They just couldn’t decide on the style and layout changes they should make to create the warm and welcoming look and feel they wanted. Eventually, they went on Houzz in search of a local professional designer who could help them make the right choices. Impressed with the projects and reviews on Lori Ramsay’s Houzz profile, the couple hired her and got to work.

Ramsay brightened and softened the space with warm creamy beige perimeter cabinets that increased storage and organization. A large navy blue island adds storage, style, work surface and seating for three people on three sides, which allows for face-to-face conversation. Incorporating a small butler’s pantry helped streamline the cabinetry layout. Ditching a dining table loosened up the space, while relocating a built-in desk let Ramsay add French doors that improve connection with the yard.



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Before and After: 4 Winning White, Wood and Blue Kitchens

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After: Jacobs took the kitchen down to the studs, removed a bulkhead and some upper cabinets and added 97 square feet by taking space from a butler’s pantry and a breakfast area. That created a more open feel even with the addition of an island with two seats.

A blue glass pendant light that previously hung in the breakfast area inspired the new look and balances all the clean lines with its vintage silhouette. Artwork and backsplash tiles in shades of blue and green complement the pendant and play nicely with cherry cabinets. The cabinets are a flat-panel style with horizontal pulls, conveying a midcentury vibe.

This photo was taken from where the fridge is in the next photo.

Backsplash tile: Natural Hues collection in Rain, Ireland and Starlight, Daltile; cabinets: Seaside in natural cherry, Tedd Wood



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Bathroom of the Week: Layers of Blue and Marble in 60 Square Feet

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The shower accent wall consists of Carraro Blanco and Thassos marble mosaic tiles with touches of blue. “They were the inspiration for the bathroom,” Kirk says. “We played off that hexagon shape for other parts of the room. A subtle repeat of shapes and colors throughout the room makes the bathroom feel comforting.”

A 24-inch stainless steel grab bar on the back wall offers support for those entering and exiting the tub. The shower-tub combo also includes a pressure-balanced valve system, hand shower, integrated diverter tub spout and a white acrylic tub. A custom operable window brings in fresh air. Surrounding the window is 2-by-12-inch ogee molding in Apollonia marble in a honed finish. “We knew we wanted to add this hall bathroom, but then realized it would be lovely to add that window,” Kirk says. “It really brightens the space.”

The bathroom walls are covered in a blue nonwoven wallpaper with a cloth-like pattern that pairs wavy horizontal lines with straight vertical ones. “It gives you the look and appearance of linen, but it’s more durable and appropriate for a bathroom,” Kirk says.

An ADA-compliant chair-height toilet has an elongated bowl for extra comfort. “I love that this toilet is one piece and skirted for easy cleaning,” Kirk says. A teak bench offers a spot for resting towels or a book while soaking in the tub.

Accent wall tile: Aliso hexagon in blue on Carrara Blanco, StoneImpressions; grab bar: 24-inch in Brilliance Stainless, Delta; teak bench: Sage Interiors; toilet: St. George, DXV; tub: Archer, Kohler; wallpaper: Linen Strie in blue, York Wallcoverings

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