bdhomesf | Painted Furniture Transformations #1: Orange you glad?

Remodeling a kitchen from the 1970s is probably every designers dream. I mean, who doesn’t want to transform a sad room full of yellowing plastic appliances and laminate counter tops into something incredible? I am up for that any day!

The challenge though, is to please a couple with differing décor preferences: A husband with very traditional taste and a wife who wants a modern, professional chefs’ kitchen.

Mais oui, they both love Paris.... So that’s where we start.

• Wife needs substantial kitchen storage, but doesn’t want the usual solid bank of wood or white cabinets.
• Husband wants to compliment the personality of his collection of European antiques, used throughout the house.
• Wife isn’t afraid of bold color and unique details.
• Husband just shrugs about that one...
• Both want a space where they can cook together efficiently and entertain guests comfortably. 

Bold was the way to go. We chose a stand alone hutch-style storage piece that offers ample storage and unique details, and had it painted with an amazing bright orange lacquer finish to compliment the Paris-inspired kitchen of white, marble and French blue.

Although the piece is brand new and built into the kitchen, the overall styling feels like a treasure found at a Paris flea-market. The shiny stainless hardware and unexpected chrome mesh paneling gives it modern appeal.

C’est parfait!

Cabinetry by Christopher Peacock