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FIRST PLACE / SMALL KITCHEN UNDER 300 SQ. FT.
Thu Trinh
Thu Trinh Interiors, Richardson, TX
Photo: Michael Hunter of
Michael Hunter Photography
Breckinridge Kitchen — These clients longed for
a space that felt timeless and sophisticated, yet
functioned with modern conveniences and
technology. The lack of useful storage made the area
difficult to navigate, exacerbated by the room's
archway openings, angles, and window placement.
As the clients could not add on structurally to the
home due to the zero-lot line nature, they wanted a
space that could accommodate intimate and
purposeful entertaining with family and friends.
Design Elements
• Incorporation of antique furniture with soft oval
silhouettes and natural stone create a more
balanced, traditional space while linen draperies
and natural-woven shades keep the aesthetics
softer.
• Honed marble and wood replace stainless steel to
warm the space; neutral colors form the backdrop
for bold black and white diamond-patterned
checkerboard floors.
• Integrated appliances and custom millwork,
designed to conceal a working pantry, and blend
seamlessly into a pair of Tudor-inspired hutches.
• An oversized plastered hood situated between two
windows creates symmetry along the range wall
and allows more natural light.
• A matte black La Cornue French range is flanked
by a pair of bespoke inset cabinets that resemble
furniture, adding to the kitchen's timeless appeal.
• Repeated diamond accents unify the adjacent
spaces, with the brass grille inserts and muntins of
the wet bar cabinets adding dimension and interest.
• The center island expands to accommodate
additional workspace and seating.
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