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Open, Contemporary Kitchen

From: Lauren Levant

November 25, 2014

Designer Lauren Levant Bland redesigns a childhood kitchen into a modern space for a dynamic, globe-trotting family.

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Photo: Photography by Bob Narod for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath. From: Jennifer Gilmer.

Functional and Stylish

The room was outfitted so each wall serves a distinct purpose: clean-up, cooking and refrigeration.

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Photo: Photography by Bob Narod for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath. From: Jennifer Gilmer.

The large range hood fits the white scheme and becomes one of the room's main focal points, in scale with other dimensions.

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Photo: Photography by Bob Narod for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath. From: Jennifer Gilmer.

All parts of the island serve functions, including the ends for housing extra secondary equipment.

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Photo: Photography by Bob Narod for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath. From: Jennifer Gilmer.

The backsplash is another detail that adds elegance without overpowering the room's quiet atmosphere.