Kitchen updates

 I recently heard Matthew Quinn speak at the Mint Museum in Charlotte. He gave a few ideas on kitchen updates.

Tile along the entire wall behind the range, not just a defined area, is a great way to make a visual impact.

Matthew Quinn Kitchen 1

Matthew Quinn Kitchen 2

He often integrates small appliances (toasters, blenders) underneath cabinetry so that they remain hidden.

0916_mquinn04_mazima_oneuseonly

Screen Shot 2017-02-09 at 12.46.45 PM

He recommends the cabinetry sitting on the countertop and staying away from an “upper cabinet” look.

0916_mquinn05_mazima_oneuseonly

Matthew Quinn Kitchen 3

Integrated appliances, clean line cabinetry and corner sinks are upcoming in kitchen design.

Matthew Quinn Kitchen 4

Matthew Quinn Kitchen 5

He came up with the idea of the adding in a corner sink on an island.

I love the idea of being able to approach the sink from two sides or standing at the sink with someone else.

matthewquinn_w

During the Q&A I asked him what he saw in the future for kitchen trends and he replied that kitchens would become more like rooms.

There will be a higher level of technology and integration between function and aesthetics.

MQ_cover R7.indd

I’ll certainly continue to post as kitchens updates continue to evolve.

Find more ideas and beautiful photographs in his book, Quintessential Kitchens.

Photo Credits: Matthew Quinn

 

LCI Journal posts you might also like:

Kitchen Mixing Materials &; Finishes

Open Shelving in Kitchens

Traditional vs. Transitional Kitchen and Baths

To view the Laura Casey Interiors Design Portfolio CLICK HERE

 

Comments (2)

Love the blue tile up the wall behind the stove. Wonderful ideas for beauty and utility!

[…] It’s a new decade and there is a new design direction for kitchens. In 2020, you’ll find that all-white kitchens are a thing of the past. Mixing materials and finishes is the next big trend. It creates a layered, more personal look. As Matthew Quinn, an infamous kitchen designer, correctly predicted, “kitchens will become more like rooms. There will be integration between function and aesthetics.” [Read more about Matthew Quinn’s perspective on kitchen design in this previous blog post.] […]

Leave a comment