Kitchen of the week: Bring fresh on the classic farmhouse style - Although this 1870s Victorian home in Minnesota is on the National Register of Historic Places America, the owners do not want living in the past. Much of the interior of the house has a modern feel, but in the kitchen, the woman wanted something different. "There was nothing in it that screamed," Give me a white kitchen, "says interior designer Jacqueline Fortier. "One thing she really wanted was a kitchen that went home. This meant early drop thoughts of brash palette and work with a refined take on a farm kitchen design that will stand the test of time.
Cooking A glance
Who lives here Couple and their 7 year old daughter; he is a restaurateur who loves to cook
Location Minnesota, United States
Size 39.6 m², a boot room of 17.8 square meters
Designer Jacqueline Fortier Jacqueline Fortier design
the retail packaged food has a coated iron with a tin island worktop, glass cabinets and a dining area. "We took care not to get too close it, said Fortier. "There is a kitchen in the city, and we did not want either country.
Women love the color and the early discussions, "it would be much more colorful than it ended up being," says Fortier. "We paid a lot of attention to slow the project not to do so wild. Ultimately, it is really beautiful, classic cuisine that can last 30 to 40 years. "
Of special touches in the kitchen, glass suspensions on the island attracted many admirers during home visits and open houses. They replaced other lights that have proven to be too large. Fortier was the original bright chrome finish, "toppled to resemble zinc" and installed the old Edison-style bulbs. "I did not think they would get so much praise, but people love these devices, said Fortier. Their eyes not quite modern, but not quite traditional blends with the overall design.
Suspensions, Cyan Design. Bar stools, McGuire Furniture.
Who lives here Couple and their 7 year old daughter; he is a restaurateur who loves to cook
Location Minnesota, United States
Size 39.6 m², a boot room of 17.8 square meters
Designer Jacqueline Fortier Jacqueline Fortier design
the retail packaged food has a coated iron with a tin island worktop, glass cabinets and a dining area. "We took care not to get too close it, said Fortier. "There is a kitchen in the city, and we did not want either country.
Women love the color and the early discussions, "it would be much more colorful than it ended up being," says Fortier. "We paid a lot of attention to slow the project not to do so wild. Ultimately, it is really beautiful, classic cuisine that can last 30 to 40 years. "
Of special touches in the kitchen, glass suspensions on the island attracted many admirers during home visits and open houses. They replaced other lights that have proven to be too large. Fortier was the original bright chrome finish, "toppled to resemble zinc" and installed the old Edison-style bulbs. "I did not think they would get so much praise, but people love these devices, said Fortier. Their eyes not quite modern, but not quite traditional blends with the overall design.
Suspensions, Cyan Design. Bar stools, McGuire Furniture.
Before Photo
bEFORE banal kitchen before the makeover lacked visual interest and warmth.
Jacqueline Fortier Design
AFTER I'm not a big fan of the islands, said Fortier, 'but they can solve some operational problems and it did. What I seek to avoid is the standard wall miles and miles of cabinets and the worktop space.
The island of 1.83m x 1.17m, topped luxury (unleaded) tin work plan is a workaholic. In addition to housing the large farm sink, a pair of dishwasher drawers and pull-out waste bin, it offers handy seats.
The kitchen set-up is an exercise in efficiency. The cook, flanked by cabinets, is only a few steps from the fridge, and a half-pirouette to the sink and cleaning facilities.
The island of 1.83m x 1.17m, topped luxury (unleaded) tin work plan is a workaholic. In addition to housing the large farm sink, a pair of dishwasher drawers and pull-out waste bin, it offers handy seats.
The kitchen set-up is an exercise in efficiency. The cook, flanked by cabinets, is only a few steps from the fridge, and a half-pirouette to the sink and cleaning facilities.
Jacqueline Fortier Design
The dresser freestanding is an old song we found in the street at an antique store, said Fortier. Since space was tight, he had to go up and be functional. It is used as a pantry and to display serving pieces and trinkets. At a depth of 36cm, the cabinet allows free passage around the island, and gives an aura of age and authenticity.
hard metal part of the island gives way to an old linen curtain floral sitting under the sink deep farm. "I always try to sneak in a curtain fabric under the sink, said Fortier. "In the kitchen, you do not have many opportunities to add softness, because you want the materials are hard wearing and functional and well.
Not only a little fabric bring another material in the mix, it also includes, Fortier said, "a sense of nostalgia" and is a place to add pattern. His choice was "floral, but not too Victorian 'in shades of steely blue-gray with a shot of yellow mustard on a soft white field. "He added a little femininity in a predominantly male island, she said.
Farm sink, Shaws, Rohl. Dishwasher drawers, Fisher & Paykel. Fabric, Camberwell Vase citrine Schumacher. Island cabinets, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design, made by Zroka Cabinet and Fixture.
Not only a little fabric bring another material in the mix, it also includes, Fortier said, "a sense of nostalgia" and is a place to add pattern. His choice was "floral, but not too Victorian 'in shades of steely blue-gray with a shot of yellow mustard on a soft white field. "He added a little femininity in a predominantly male island, she said.
Farm sink, Shaws, Rohl. Dishwasher drawers, Fisher & Paykel. Fabric, Camberwell Vase citrine Schumacher. Island cabinets, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design, made by Zroka Cabinet and Fixture.
"the island's legs are a style setter for overall appearance of the kitchen, "Fortier said. The choice of robust iron, elegantly curved, allowed him to add texture and different material of the piece and its maple flooring. "The kitchens in general have too much wood in them," she said. "Whenever I can introduce an external element of wood, I do.
Using iron gracious manner was also instrumental "to avoid the quintessential country farmhouse look," says Fortier. The iron was left raw "taking almost in Hand manufactured industrial component", but rubbed with beeswax so it does not rust.
Metalwork, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier Design
made by CNC Metalcraft.
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Using iron gracious manner was also instrumental "to avoid the quintessential country farmhouse look," says Fortier. The iron was left raw "taking almost in Hand manufactured industrial component", but rubbed with beeswax so it does not rust.
Metalwork, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier Design
made by CNC Metalcraft.
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on the fire seems destined to eat, but it was designed as an art space for creative couple's daughter. "That was the first idea we decided, said Fortier. "The way I was sold, you have this girl, she always made plans, you do not want it to do on the island, because then you have to remove them when they are completed to sit down and have a meal. "Finally, imagine Fortier, the corner will become a homework station and the computer.
The iron legs curves reflect those of the island, but the work plan is soapstone. Under-seat drawers house the art supplies. The seat backs arched repeat the shape of the bench in the boot room. Fortier used magnetic paint on the wall corner to the budding artist can display his works. The final touch: a delicate chandelier - a fantastic little girl, "says Fortier
table and benches, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design .. Bench painting Temptation BM 1609 by Benjamin Moore. magnetic paint Benjamin Moore.
The iron legs curves reflect those of the island, but the work plan is soapstone. Under-seat drawers house the art supplies. The seat backs arched repeat the shape of the bench in the boot room. Fortier used magnetic paint on the wall corner to the budding artist can display his works. The final touch: a delicate chandelier - a fantastic little girl, "says Fortier
table and benches, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design .. Bench painting Temptation BM 1609 by Benjamin Moore. magnetic paint Benjamin Moore.
The wall cabinet, with its rustic tiles, plate open and chicken-wire closet comes the closest to a real firm look. Symmetrical side chain worktops are made of different materials. On the left is the wood for the kitchen prep work, and on the right is soapstone, a cold surface to roll the dough to the husband's cooking station.
The plate holder is an element particularly like Fortier. "I always put the plate rack in my kitchen, she says. "They are so functional; this is the only thing that my clients love most about them. They are perfect for people who do not want to open shelves, but would like some character in their kitchen.
The cabinets, maple quality painting, fresh air and an age at the same time, thanks to the glazed finish on painted surfaces in off-white. Fortier is the glazing, which, she explains, "dulls the finish, which is one reason to do so. It also accentuates moldings and hides fingerprints.
I always glaze my kitchen cabinets, she said. "It is more soft, softer looking eye. It goes well with the darker work plans. It makes the kitchen more comfortable and more research. Cabinets age better.
The plate holder is an element particularly like Fortier. "I always put the plate rack in my kitchen, she says. "They are so functional; this is the only thing that my clients love most about them. They are perfect for people who do not want to open shelves, but would like some character in their kitchen.
The cabinets, maple quality painting, fresh air and an age at the same time, thanks to the glazed finish on painted surfaces in off-white. Fortier is the glazing, which, she explains, "dulls the finish, which is one reason to do so. It also accentuates moldings and hides fingerprints.
I always glaze my kitchen cabinets, she said. "It is more soft, softer looking eye. It goes well with the darker work plans. It makes the kitchen more comfortable and more research. Cabinets age better.
The great folly in that kitchen was from the hand of the island worktop made in tin. 'Tin is quite durable; it has been around for hundreds of years, "said Fortier. "It's a nice item to add to any space because it already has that feeling of age. It takes the customer - character. And these customers are character
Tin is a notoriously soft metal, but only enhances its charm, says Fortier. "I do not think people should be afraid of how materials age, she said. "That's where the beauty of the materials out, when they take the patina owners." It did not take long for this work plan to reflect its owners. In a month of installation, the couple's daughter had carved "I love you" in its surface. "How can you not melt when you see that? Fortier said.
Pewter work plan, Francois & Co.
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Tin is a notoriously soft metal, but only enhances its charm, says Fortier. "I do not think people should be afraid of how materials age, she said. "That's where the beauty of the materials out, when they take the patina owners." It did not take long for this work plan to reflect its owners. In a month of installation, the couple's daughter had carved "I love you" in its surface. "How can you not melt when you see that? Fortier said.
Pewter work plan, Francois & Co.
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'a truly traditional French cuisine has always blue and white tiles, said Fortier. "We automatically knew we wanted to bring a French touch in it. Terracotta tiles rustic, in shades of dark blue and charcoal black on a cream field, adjust the bill. " While the general trend is important, detail work is weak, so that the tiles dominate the subtlety of the finish cabinets. At the same time, the tiles ressaisissent entire kitchen palette for a cohesive look.
"All these elements come together perfectly," says Fortier. "They all mixed, and I'm not a person of matchy. He was ordained to the end. "
backsplash tiles Palio 1 Tabarka Studio. Stove, Bertazzoni. Cabinetry, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design. Cabinetry painting, Shoji White, SW 7042, Sherwin-Williams. Glazing, glaze customized using Benjamin Moore Glaze base by Jacqueline Fortier design.
"All these elements come together perfectly," says Fortier. "They all mixed, and I'm not a person of matchy. He was ordained to the end. "
backsplash tiles Palio 1 Tabarka Studio. Stove, Bertazzoni. Cabinetry, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design. Cabinetry painting, Shoji White, SW 7042, Sherwin-Williams. Glazing, glaze customized using Benjamin Moore Glaze base by Jacqueline Fortier design.
Another traditional touch is open shelving above the plan wood work, with a space for a set of tea.
The cabinets gives the modern refrigerator, with a pair of drawer compartments, one aspect traditional.
Refrigerator, Liebherr.
Refrigerator, Liebherr.
Perhaps nothing says more chicken-wire firms Farm. "She loves chickens, Fortier said the owner. "It was a nod to his desire to have a chicken, or a nod to a country kitchen, but very few. There is a slight intro to a different style, but not in your face. "The cabinet pulls up to open and accommodate large bowls or long trays.
Jacqueline Fortier Design
"All the world Comments on the boot room, "says Fortier. While the storage bench, coat rack and cabinets pick up the shape and color of the corner of art, wild encaustic tile "rug" - "organized chaos," as described Fortier - expresses love of women of color and pattern
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pendant Star, visual comfort. Tiles, Sabine Hill. Cabinetry and bench, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design. Cabinetry painting Temptation BM 1609 by Benjamin Moore.
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pendant Star, visual comfort. Tiles, Sabine Hill. Cabinetry and bench, custom design by Jacqueline Fortier design. Cabinetry painting Temptation BM 1609 by Benjamin Moore.
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