I can’t believe I’ve been back a week already! I guess it’s time to refocus on Florida. What better way than to share this kitchen from my portfolio? Yes, it is the quintessential “Florida” kitchen but you don’t have to live in Florida to have one. If you have a yearning for the tropics year-round, this could be the perfect ~~storm~~ (poor choice of words) solution for you. This combination of white, stainless and shades of blue green that call to mind the ocean make this a Florida dream kitchen that you can apply to your own home.I always say the best projects are the result of great collaboration and this beautiful kitchen was certainly the result of that. The house is located in a new development and came with a builder-grade offering of unremarkable cabinetry. The new design includes a few tweaks. One priority for this young mom was to have a very open feel to her kitchen. We even wanted to remove the wall between the kitchen and butler’s pantry. That was not to be as it turned out to be structural. Plan two was to open it up so that you could at least see through it. I think you’ll agree it worked really well.

The cabinetry is by Holiday Kitchens, Inc. The door style is called Seattle and it is wood with white paint. Counter tops are white quartz and the dramatic backsplash is penny tile. A penny tile is a round penny-sized mosaic tile that comes in sheets for easy installation. Appliances include a full sized 36” refrigerator and freezer by SubZero, a built-in wall oven and a handy microwave drawer by Sharp. Now all you need is a sturdy pair of flip flops and a stylin pair of shades to complete the ensemble.

One of the myriad decisions you'll have to make when considering new kitchen cabinets is STYLE. What do you say when your kitchen professional poses the question, what style are you? There are, of course, many but we can safely narrow it down to three categories. The first one is known as TRADITIONAL. Anything Old World, Country, French Country or Tuscan would come under that category. You know you're traditional when cabinet doors are ornate with lots of finish detail and moulding. Because of this, a classic or traditional look is usually the most expensive to create. The second category is CONTEMPORARY. This style is usually very simple and streamlined with not a lot of detail. This type of kitchen gets its beauty from the materials used. For example a beautiful wood grain or color. If you are careful about the materials used this can by your most inexpensive option. Remember less can be more. The third style is TRANSITIONAL. A lot of us come under this category which could also be described as eclectic. The popular Shaker door is a good example of this. It can be either modern or traditional looking depending on the hardware you select and the rest of the finishes in the kitchen. If you're interested in resale value this is the way to go as it will appeal to the majority. Now can you identify the style of kitchen in these three photos from Holiday Kitchens?

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