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Local kitchen designs Over the years and more recently, the Home section and Local Living have featured a variety of kitchens in their respective pages. We hope you’ll use them for inspiration, whether you’re planning a complete renovation or just wish to change a thing or two about your kitchen.
From 2013
Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey's Alexandria kitchen features glazed gray cabinets, mother of pearl counters and slipcovered counter benches.
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Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey's Alexandria kitchen has light gray walls painted Farrrow & Ball's Skimming Stone.
Gordon Beall
From 2013
Cavin-Reed Winfrey and Lulu have plenty of room to sit together in the kitchen.
Gordon Beall
From 2013
The well-ordered butler's pantry is an integral part of Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey's kitchen design.
Gordon Beall
From 2013
A Fauquier County kitchen by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill has driftwood gray finish mahogany cabinets and Ann Sacks iridescent glass tiles on the backsplash.The floors are heated limestone.
Marcos Galvany
From 2013
Ann Sacks Chrysalis glass tiles are used in this kitchen design by Anita Dawson. The collection is available in 57 colors.
Ann Sacks
From 2013
This kitchen by Aidan Design features white and gray cabinets and LED under-cabinet lighting (Luminii Line light-emitting diodes in 4.4 Watt). The cabinets are Brookhaven "Colony Recessed" in Alpine White and Slate paint on Maple. Countertops are White Carrara honed marble.
David Phillipich for Aidan Design
From 2013
The Arbor MotionSense faucet from Moen uses hands-free technology.
Moen
From 2013
Silestone quartz surfaces are popular for kitchen countertops and other surfaces. They are produced in 70 colors and contain an antimicrobial agent.
Silestone
From 2013
This dramatic black and white Boffi kitchen in Potomac was designed by Nestor Santa-Cruz.
Boffi Georgetown
From 2013
This Capitol Hill kitchen by Wentworth also has lots of white cabinetwork.
Wentworth
From 2013
This Foxhall Village townhouse kitchen by Wentworth shows a creative use of white cabinets to provide maximum storage.
Wentworth
From 2013
A Franke faucet in satin nickel in the farmhouse pull-down style.
Franke Kitchen Systems
From 2013
Restoration Hardware's Chatham pull in satin nickel.
Restoration Hardware
From 2013
A kitchen makes use of LED lighting (Luminii Line LEDs in 4.4 Watt) under the top cabinets. Cabinets are Brookhaven "Colony Recessed" in Alpine White and Slate paint on Maple. Countertops are White Carrara honed marble . Wall Sconces are Alico Laguna. LED Lighting is Luminii Line LEDs in 4.4 Watt.
David Phillipich for Aidan Design
From 2013
A Fauquier kitchen by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill combines cabinets in solid mahogany that were bleached and cerused to a driftwood gray color, heated limestone floors and bar stools from Desiron.
Solis Betancourt & Sherrill
From 2013
A kitchen by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill.
Solis Betancourt & Sherrill
From 2013
A kitchen by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill.
Solis Betancourt & Sherrill
From 2013
A kitchen by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill plays up the coziness factor.
Solis Betancourt & Sherrill
From 2013
Elizabeth Mayhew’s cabinets stretch all the way to the ceiling, maximizing storage space.
Annie Schlechter
From 2013
Elizabeth Mayhew’s dual-fuel range from Wolf pairs a gas cooktop and electric oven.
Wolf
From 2013
The piece de resistance in Elizabeth Mayhew’s kitchen: a Sub-Zero armoire-style refrigerator with a glass door.
Sub-Zero
From 2013
Elizabeth Mayhnew saved money on her kitchen floor by choosing inexpensive sheets of porcelain white hexagonal tiles, grouted in gray. The tiles give the kitchen the friendly old-world look of a French bakery or bistro and the practicality of a 1930s service kitchen.
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From 2013
Elizabeth Mayhew chose a classic farmhouse white fireclay sink, which looks great from a distance, but it isn’t very practical, she says. Over time it has chipped and scratched, which leaves it looking dingy. If she could do it again, she would install an under-mount stainless steel sink from Blanco ($1,046.41 at Lowe’s).
Lowe's
From 2013
Suzanne Oliver worked with architect Leslie Gill on a distinctly modern design. The clean Corian cabinets do not have hardware, but rather cutout handles. Oliver’s back-painted glass backsplash is magnetic, so she can easily hang up a recipe while cooking.
Leslie Gill
From 2013
Suzanne Oliver’s hardware-free cabinets.
Leslie Gill
From 2013
Suzanne Oliver designed this Irish Connemarble stone counter to wrap down the side of the cabinet to the floor.
Leslie Gill
From 2013
Decorator Connie Newberry worked with architect Sam Mitchell to give a slightly modern twist to a traditional kitchen.
Paul Whicheloe
From 2013
Connie Newberry’s kitchen design uses milk glass on the walls and backsplash (Newberry says to use low iron glass or it looks green, not white). Architect Sam Mitchell designed the upper cabinets to rest on the base cabinets, which gives the kitchen a sleeker look.
Paul Whicheloe
From 2013
Cookbook author Domenica Marchetti says the toughest choice of her kitchen renovation — aesthetically, anyway — was deciding on a tile backsplash.
Domenica Marchetti
From 2013
Domenica Marchetti’s two-month kitchen renovation was a mix of must-haves and compromises. The heavy-duty French range and marble countertops count among the former while the semi-custom cabinets and green subway tiles were the latter.
Domenica Marchetti
From 2013
The semi-custom cabinets in Domenica Marchetti’s kitchen were a cost compromise
Domenica Marchetti
From 2013
Nearly everyone, down to the marble purveyors themselves, tried to dissuade Domenica Marchetti from using marble counters in her kitchen, pointing out the stone’s flaws: It scratches easily, it becomes etched with spots from acid spills; it’s prone to chipping. She got the marble anyway, and every day she sees new etches and scratches — though, thankfully, no chips. And every day she loves it more.
Domenica Marchetti
From 2013
It’s hard to kick yourself out of your own kitchen for two months during a renovation. But, says cookbook author Domenica Marchetti, “in the end, the cliche is right: You’ll forget (most of) the bad stuff . . . and, with a little luck, be satisfied you made the leap.”
Domenica Marchetti
From 2013
Domenica Marchetti’s backsplash and range.
Domenica Marchetti
From 2013
Susan Lacz‘s kitchen project was completed 12 years ago, but you’d never know it. The vibe is sleek yet utilitarian, with a multi-level island, lots of high-gloss cabinets and deep, soft-closing drawers.
Doug Kapustin
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From 2013
When Susan Lacz renovated her Chevy Chase kitchen more than a decade ago, she insisted on a walk-in pantry, which features stainless Metro shelving.
Doug Kapustin
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From 2013
Susan Lacz's walk-in pantry features well-organized items.
Doug Kapustin
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From 2013
Susan Lacz's pantry is filled to maximum efficiency. The shelving
Doug Kapustin
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From 2013
Susan Lacz's pantry has a bulletin board among the food stocks.
Doug Kapustin
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From 2013
GE’s Cafe French Door Refrigerator has several senior-friendly features, including a hot water dispenser for making tea. “This could be a lifesaver for someone who does not use the stove as well,” says Amy Levner, manager of home and community for AARP, who spotted the model at the International Builders Show in January 2013.
GE
From 2013
The convenience of turning your kitchen faucet on or off without having to touch a lever or handle would be appreciated by anyone who loves to cook. If you are cutting chicken, you don’t need to touch the faucet with messy hands to turn on the water. Kohler’s Sensate tap plugs into an outlet, so no crawling underneath the sink to replace batteries. And there’s an added benefit for seniors who might have arthritis as waving your hand or a pot under a faucet to turn it on or off can be less painful than turning a handle.
Kohler
From 2013
The kitchen of this Georgetown home, once a stable, has a lot of glamour, including the twinkling crystal chandelier and the reptilian wallpaper. Designer and homeowner Colman Riddell also replaced the counters with white marble and painted the cabinets white.
John McDonnell
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From 2013
Three small wooden Chinese buckets that once held calligraphy brushes are perfect for the Georgetown family's knives, spoons and forks on the kitchen counter.
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From 2013
The kitchen in a mid-19th-century stable in Georgetown that was turned into a family home.
John McDonnell
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From 2013
After years of living in New Hampshire and Old Town Alexandria, Shawn Evans likes to incorporate a little country charm into his interiors. In this S Street NW home, it's in the kitchen. The open shelves are great for entertaining, he said, and they evoke a farmhouse feel.
Matt McClain
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From 2012
Architect Dale Overmyer used a "curtain of glass" to separate the outdoor room from the first floor of the Georgetown home of D.C. Council member Jack Evans. Michele Evans says that thanks to patio heaters, the family can use the outdoor space eight months of the year.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
Michele Evans, wife of D.C. Council member Jack Evans, designed the kitchen of her family’s Georgetown home to suit the needs of a large and busy family. The large marble center island is a gathering place, where each day she prepares a glass dispenser full of fruit and herb water. There is also a trail mix of the week for snacking.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
Christine Evans, 15, checks her e-mail in the kitchen of her Georgetown home.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
The Evans family kitchen, which has a French bistro feel, has distinctive areas that increase functionality. There is lots of open shelving. The built-in coffee maker saves counter space and, on the right, Michele Evans created a potting station to accommodate her love of gardening.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
The kitchen of the Burns beach house in Bethany Beach, Del., designed by Erica Burns.
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From 2012
The kitchen of the 2012 D.C. Design House was designed by Nadia Subaran to work for a large family that entertains often. The room gets a lot of natural light because it faces the back patio and has a generous skylight.
Robert Radifera
From 2012
Local chef Bryan Voltaggio makes pasta with his son, Thacher, 4, at their home in Frederick.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
Bryan Voltaggio makes pasta with his son, Thacher, 4, in the kitchen of their Frederick home.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
The home kitchen of Bryan Voltaggio, chef and owner of Volt restaurant in Frederick.
Katherine Frey
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From 2012
Local chef Spike Mendelsohn in the kitchen of his Atlas District apartment.
John McDonnell
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From 2012
The home kitchen of Spike Mendelsohn, chef at Good Stuff Eatery and We The Pizza on Capitol Hill.
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From 2012
Chef Mike Isabella shown in the kitchen of his new Chinatown apartment. Isabella is owner of Graffiato restaurant, also in Chinatown.
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From 2012
Mike Isabella's home kitchen in Chinatown.
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From 2011
Amy and Richard Zantzinger's Chevy Chase kitchen is always ready for a party, with cabinets that feel like furniture and a center table appropriate for a sit-down meal or a soccer team meeting.
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From 2011
During the two years Amy Zantzinger served as White House social secretary to President George W. Bush, she planned a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II, helped produce two White House china collections and orchestrated an evening of quail and lamb for 20 world leaders gathered for an economic summit. The whole time, in the back of her mind, she was putting together her plan to renovate her own worn-out 1970s kitchen.
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From 2011
The appliances and dishes in the morning coffee station, all stored behind a pocket door, let all members of the family help themselves to breakfast.
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From 2011
"We wanted the cabinets to feel like furniture and be painted, creating a softer, gentler room," says Richard Zantzinger, whose firm, Mauck Zantzinger & Associates, builds custom homes.
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From 2011
When designing their new kitchen, the Zantzingers imagined a free-standing wooden table at counter height, not an island. Although they have a formal dining room and a round dining table in the family room, they wanted to have casual meals in the kitchen, too. For their kids — Audrey, 10, and Richard, 9 — the reclaimed oak table would be a homework center and soccer team gathering place.
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From 2011
Amy Zantzinger loves to open the refrigerator and the spice drawer and see everything lined up neatly.
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From 2011
Amy Zantzinger’s No. 1 rule for kitchen organization is keeping all like things together. Then, when she’s looking for something, it’s in an obvious place. She has a designated drawer for measuring spoons and cups, a cork-lined slotted knife drawer and a cabinet with three narrow roll-out drawers for platters.
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From 2011
When the refrigerator and the cookbook cabinet doors are closed, the room appears elegant and uncluttered.
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From 2011
Some of the best times, the couple says, are weekends when the kitchen becomes a lunchtime hangout for starving kids and, later, a place for parents to grab a stool and a glass of wine. "It all happens in this room," Amy says.
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From 2010
In the weekend home of Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, the design mixes modern appliances with homespun touches.
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From 2010
The cabinets in the kitchen of William Morrow and Kent Ozkum are painted a warm blue and feature X-pattern paneling that echoes the pattern on the barn doors.
Gordon Beall
From 2010
Mark Furstenberg in his kitchen, designed by Beverly Farrington of Huntsville, Ala., to meet the baker's requirements.
Gordon Beall
From 2010
Instead of costly custom cabinets, Farrington and Furstenberg chose natural maple cabinets by Aristokraft, available in standard sizes. The upper cabinets were dressed up with a coat of Steely Gray paint by Sherwin-Williams and given frosted-glass fronts. The Spann hardware by Ikea is brushed nickel.
Gordon Beall
From 2010
Nexel's wall-mounted restaurant-style shelving is easy to clean and is adjustable. Because he has worked in commercial kitchens for decades, Furstenberg wanted to keep that look for his own.
Gordon Beall
From 2010
Furstenberg wanted two work areas, one for baking and one for cooking. The classic choice, honed Carrara marble, is great for making bread and rolling out pastry. The oak butcher block in the cooking area provides the perfect chopping surface, plus it adds warmth and was economical.
Gordon Beall
From 2010
The kitchen in Glen Ackerman's 600-square-foot Penn Quarter condo shares the gallery-like look of the rest of the one-bedroom unit.
Geoffrey Hodgdon
From 2010
Designer Ernesto Santalla worked closely with Ackerman to design the spaces to fit his needs as someone who wanted well-organized storage and who frequently worked at home. "I wanted to have a nice kitchen, even though I am not a cook," Ackerman says.
Geoffrey Hodgdon
From 2009
Erin Pitts's kitchen on Gibson Island on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. For Christmas, the house is filled with fragrant greens and branches she cuts nearby.
Darko Zagar
From 2009
Interior designer Raji Radhakrishnan has a no-doors policy for her kitchen cabinets, which shows off a collection of white dinnerware.
Darko Zagar
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From 2009
The kitchen in Loi Thai's Bethesda home. Thai is co-owner of Bethesda's Tone on Tone, which specializes in 18th- and 19th-century painted Swedish antiques.
Gordon Beall
From 2009
Todd DeGarmo, chief executive of Studios Architecture, an international design and architecture firm with a D.C. office, sited the kitchen in the center of his house and created a butler's-pantry feel in the large space.
Gordon Beall
From 2009
Lauren and Kevin Russell, owners of Severna Park-based Russell & Mackenna, in their kitchen with their three daughters.
Geoffrey Hodgdon
From 2009
Casey Patten's kitchen in his Northeast Washington apartment above his store, Taylor Gourmet.
Darko Zagar
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From 2009
The backsplash in Casey Patten's kitchen was made from ceramic tiles, purchased for $2.99 a square foot from a seller on eBay.
Darko Zagar
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From 2009
The backsplash is a showstopping focal point made up of circle-shaped tiles homeowner Paula Jacobson found for her kitchen remodel at Architectural Ceramics in Rockville.
Kevin Allen
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From 2009
The vibrant-colored chairs for this island seating area were kept at dining-table height for homeowner Paula Jacobson, a part-time cooking instructor who has arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Kevin Allen
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From 2009
This kitchen from Christopher Peacock Cabinetry's Scullery Collection was designed for a client in the Hamptons. It is painted in Scullery White from Christopher Peacock Paint.
Simon Upton
From 2009
The D.C. Italian Embassy kitchen was given a massive update by Arclinea, the Ferrari of kitchen design.
Gordon Beall
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From 2009
The Italian Embassy kitchen before its renovation.
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Arclinea
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Floral centerpieces are set out on one of the kitchen's center islands.
Gordon Beall
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From 2008
The sleek and modern kitchen in the former Wesley Heights home of local chef and restaurant owner Geoff Tracy.
Len Spoden
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From 2008
White House Executive Chef Chris Comerford's home kitchen in Columbia.
Kevin Allen
From 2007
The design of the butler's pantry in kitchen designer Jennifer Gilmer's home began with a limestone basin found at Arc Stone in Capitol Heights.
Len Spoden
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