House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year - 2010
I was ecstatic to hear that Jeff Lewis would be the designer for House Beautiful’s Kitchen of the Year! We are huge fans of Jeff at Details and often use his Bravo TV show “Flipping Out” as a common water cooler conversation. We rarely get the opportunity to design with contemporary styling in our area, so admiring his projects can be a breath of fresh air.
For me, Jeff does an amazing job making contemporary design appealing to someone with traditional taste. The key is keeping things clean. I think we can thank his OCD for this talent. Overcrowding with props and/or countertop appliances can definitely ruin a look – especially when working with contemporary design. The open shelving, for example, looks fantastic with just basic white dinnerware and plain glass stemware. A pop of color with natural objects, like flowers or plants, are also a great idea to keep things simple and less distracting to the eye. To add something a little bit punchy… my favorite “pop” of color in any kitchen would be the illustrious red knobs on a Wolf range. What a statement!
We can’t wait to see what Jeff has in store for us when the new season of “Flipping Out” begins on August 10th. Check it out!!!
~Jill~
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