Editor Portfolios: A Kitchen for Gathering

Richard May
Art Editor

Arts & Crafts kitchen with built-in bench

Crown Point Cabinets
"Cabinets of quartersawn oak create a very welcoming feel. The straightforward design of this line relies on the natural beauty of the grain, and so it is like a great recipe?; simple ingredients combine into something to savor."

A Kitchen for Gathering

"In my family, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether for preparing a meal or just sitting down for coffee with a friend, the kitchen is the predominant gathering place in our home. For this reason, I like the kitchen to have a warm feel to it as well as some clear-cut functionality. I want to settle in, enjoy the space, and then be able to clean it all up with little effort."

Coronado Paint
"This shade is the perfect complement to quatersawn oak cabinets. It's a subtle and tasteful green that works as a color statement or a neutral tone."

Brass Light Gallery Pendant
"This pendant is simple and beautiful, it directs light to the working area, and it brings everything together without stealing the show."

Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer
"I think the cool feeling of stainless steel works well as a contrast in a predominately warm kitchen dècor."

Vermont Structural Slate
"I love the look of slate, and this grayish-green color will work well with a diverse range of colors. A short backsplash in the same material would create a fantastic look."

Vintage Poster Art
"This is one of my personal favorites. It has a very simplistic quality that I find especially appealing. This would be a very cool print to hang in the kitchen."