Once a humble utilitarian space sequestered to the rear of the house (or even the basement), today’s kitchen is now a home’s centerpiece exposed for all to see. Like no other room in a house, the kitchen takes on the personality of its owner, and this one is no exception. In our Kitchen of the Month, Tom and Mary Reamer used the Arts & Crafts movement (think Greene & Greene and Gustav Stickley) as their guide but allowed themselves the freedom to interpret it in their own way. The result is creative and exceptional.
Here's what we love about the Reamers’ Colorado craftsman kitchen by Riverbend Timber Framing.
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From the cherry-red, terra cotta-orange and avocado-green backsplash to the cut-tile mosaic and rainbow-hued dishware, this kitchen is filled with bold strokes of color.
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Staying true to the home’s timber roots, the ceiling sports heavy oak beams that mirror the timber frame. Five-inch window casings made from white pine add to the Craftsman feel.
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The maple and cherry-wood cabinetry speaks to the home’s Arts & Crafts influence. The upper cabinets are fronted in leaded-glass panels.
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For casual dining, the granite-topped island seats three in comfort. The base is designed to mimic a piece of Stickley-inspired fine furniture.
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Open shelving in the cabinetry uppers and at the base of the island provide the family with a variety of options to keep the kitchen organized.
See also: An Arts & Crafts Cottage
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