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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.

 

 

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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... 

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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...

 

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

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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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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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

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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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

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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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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! Smiley Very Happy

 

Another lovely post @Oznell thank you!

 

 

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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

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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Re: EAST GRAND RAPIDS KITCHEN

Just beautiful I could easily live there.

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@Kachina624 , Good one.