Open Kitchen for Entertaining

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Kitchen island for socializing

Centered on a sociable semicircular island, this kitchen has plenty of space for multiple chefs to work while guests sip and chat.

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Custom drink station

The custom beverage center keeps glasses, wine and cocktail fixings within easy reach. Open shelves and mirrored backs add interest. Two under-counter GE Monogram wine refrigerators each keep up to 57 bottles at preferred temperatures.

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Pantry

Shimmering backsplash tiles and a stainless sink coordinate with those in the kitchen, while a bamboo countertop gives this nook its own eco-friendly flair.

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Layout

The design encourages movement between the kitchen, the living area, and the deck. Behind the sofa, a 42-inch-high cabinet offers storage for table linens, and a glass surface on top.

A window seat in the reader's choice dream kitchen.

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Neat Nook

A window seat provides a comfortable spot to catch up on reading, plan meals, or just relax and enjoy the backyard view.

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The flow

The low-slung midcentury-style furniture from Room & Board adds comfort and a lounge-y look. To punch up the room’s neutral palette and connect it to the outdoors, we painted the fireplace wall a soft moss green.

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Cabinets

For the cabinets, readers chose cherry stain with 49% of the vote, over warm white paint (34%) and blue-gray stain (17%).

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Backsplash

For the backsplash, readers chose misty glass tiles with 46% of the vote, over quartz surfacing in off-white (28%) and recycled aluminum tile (26%).

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Island paint color

Benjamin Moore's Rock Gray won out with 49% of the vote over green (34%) and blue (17%), for the kitchen island's paint color.

A kitchen for entertaining

Kitchen island for socializing

Custom drink station

Pantry

Layout

Neat Nook

The flow

Cabinets

Backsplash

Island paint color