Week 7 of The Riverhouse Project: Let’s Get Cooking! We know, we know… amidst all this planning you’re all wondering one thing: What about the heart of the home, the kitchen? Well, we met with Harris Doyle designer Alice Allen, who is working with the Brights in designing their dream home, to discuss cabinets, countertops, backsplashes and more. It’s the room you’ve been waiting for, and we’ve got the inside scoop! “The kitchen is where people congregate in the home,” Alice explains. “So it’s worth spending a little more on some elements—make room for a few splurges!” For a modern kitchen (with a bit of a rustic touch), the Brights have selected clean, shaker-style cabinets by Integrity that will be painted in “fog,” a pale gray color. They will be saving money on the backsplash with a standard white porcelain subway tile with taupe grout so they can splurge on a show-stopping iced white quartz countertop. “Quartz is in right now,” says Alice. “It’s more durable, more stain-resistant, and more scratch-resistant than granite.” Alice explains that while the kitchen’s overall look is quite crisp and modern, subtle details—like gray cabinetry instead of white and darker grout in the backsplash—add natural elements that will soften the clean lines. The room will also boast rustic hard surface flooring and ultra-modern cabinet pulls, further mixing rustic and modern design together. The Brights are meeting with the cabinet company today to finalize the kitchen layout and cabinet details—be sure to check back in to our page in the coming weeks to learn more about the final kitchen design! What do you think about their kitchen selections so far? We’ll see you again at 3:00 PM next Tuesday to check in with the Bright family and Harris Doyle Homes as they continue to build their dream home, #TheRiverhouseProject.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:00:02 +0000