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EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

Oznell — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:23:45 GMT

Designer Jean Stoffer of Grand Rapids, Michigan famously specializes in kitchens, and has done such interesting ones in old houses. This house seems to be a baronial old pile, with soaring beams, stunning windows, internal balconies, etc.

The muted stone of the counter and backsplash coordinates nicely with the almond color of the painted cabinetry. Beiges with pinky undertones ( as opposed to green or golden undertones) can be tricky. Here they've used chocolate brown in the floor finish and the breakfast nook's chairs too, which also has a pinkish undertone, so the brown and beige play nicely and don't fight with each other...

One thing I would have done is used a more muted, tarnished brass for the brushed and polished hood. Jean Stoffer likes to throw in the occasional modern look in accessories, and in lighting as well...

Window seat-breakfast nook is an absolute wow! I'd want to take all my meals there...

I wish they'd given a better view of this antique mantel on the right. The trim and wood in this kitchen is so striking.

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smoochy — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:33:19 GMT

East GR is a very affluent area. No wonder those folks can afford designers and kitchens this luxurious 😊

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:42:22 GMT

I wondering these affluent folks own a refrigerator or do they just stick food in a snow bank? I don't see one..

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cimeranrose — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:51:56 GMT

Great kitchen! I especially like the beautiful floors, the window seat breakfast nook, the way they did the backsplash, and what I can see of the fireplace. I like that pretty cabinet in the corner too. I'm sure the rest of the home is lovely too.

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Regal Bee — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:03:29 GMT

Lots of money involved in this space. Yikes!

I lOVE the stove, fabulous! Not a fan of the dark floors and woodwork.

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lynnie61 — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:16:23 GMT

@Oznell Beautiful. I would love a window seat anywhere in my home! Kitchen is stunning!

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DSD2 — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:48:52 GMT

This had me at the windows. Beautiful!!

I would work, read and eat at that lovely nook.

The only thing I'm confused a bit on is the chair. Looks comfy though!

Another lovely post @Oznell thank you!

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LIndaMJ — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:40:37 GMT

Such a lovely kitchen! Typically I am not fond of dark floors, but I do like them here. Thank you @Oznell.

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Bonkers1 — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:52:20 GMT

Just beautiful I could easily live there.

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catter70 — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:16:19 GMT

@Kachina624 , Good one.

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CarolinaGirl88 — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:24:06 GMT

Very elegant; I really like it. The island and breakfast nook/window seat area are great.

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elated — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:26:41 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I wondering these affluent folks own a refrigerator or do they just stick food in a snow bank? I don't see one..

@Kachina624 I think the refrigerator is camouflaged by the long door. This is a beautiful kitchen/dining area.

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Iwantcoffee — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:35:42 GMT

Stunning kitchen! Jean did a beautiful job.

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wilma — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:27:20 GMT

Very nice kitchen. Love the windows. I like the dark wood with the ivory walls & lighter cabinets. I'm not crazy about the brown chairs and would prefer a bit more color.

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Jo1313 — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:34:57 GMT

Not a fan of painted cabinets.

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Patriot3 — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:49:32 GMT

It's a lovely kitchen. That window is beautiful.

However I very much dislike sinks in the island. Too messy and sloppy. All I can envision is splashing water all over someone sitting or standing on the other side. Nope, not for me.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:13:55 GMT

@elated wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I wondering these affluent folks own a refrigerator or do they just stick food in a snow bank? I don't see one..
@Kachina624 I think the refrigerator is camouflaged by the long door. This is a beautiful kitchen/dining area.

@elated. I considered that possibility but there's no grille with the air vents at the bottom so i decided thar just a cabinet.

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Judaline — Sun, 24 May 2026 11:13:51 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I wondering these affluent folks own a refrigerator or do they just stick food in a snow bank? I don't see one..

Maybe it's behind door #1!

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wagirl — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:28:01 GMT

I LOVE!!!! the curved single slab back splash!! but not a fan of the dark woods/floor. But the cabinet colors are lovely.

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elated — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:33:36 GMT

Because the kitchen is designed to be open and airy, the refrigerator may be hidden behind cabinetry or integrated into a built in unit so it’s not visually prominent. This is a common trick in high‑end kitchens to maintain a clean, uncluttered look while still providing full appliance functionality.

In most such designs, the refrigerator is typically located along the back wall of the kitchen, under or beside the sink or in a built-in pantry unit to keep it out of sight.