By Karen Kirk
September 2023
Soon our households will be teaming with friends and family, gathering to celebrate the biggest events of the year – Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve and every special occasion in between. How ready are you, and your kitchen, to meet the challenges of what promises to be a very busy entertaining season?
It’s all about design when it comes to how a home functions and flows especially when entertaining. An open-plan kitchen/family room is the ideal layout for a family who loves to gather at home with family and friends, but smaller, closed-off spaces can work just as beautifully with a well-thought-out design.
Whether you’re contemplating a full-on kitchen reno or simply wanting to update your space, now might be a good time to start the process to avoid potential delivery delays or disappointments finding out that the backsplash or light fixture you fell in love with has been discontinued! It happens all the time these days so there’s no better time than the present to hire a professional or begin your own research and start building a manageable plan that can be achieved on time and on budget so you’re ready for the busy entertaining season ahead.
Key to any modern kitchen design is the appliance selection. Depending on the type of cook you are and the amount and frequency of cooking you do will determine the appliance size and performance level you require for your kitchen. Make the process fun and informative by visiting one of Thermador’s state of the art showrooms where you’ll be offered one-on-one appliance consultations, exclusive product and culinary demonstrations and more by Thermador’s culinary experts. I’ve done this and it’s well worth the visit!
Let Designer Cheryl Underwood of Chèr House inspire you with her client’s relaxed yet elegant farmhouse. Its light, bright and airy kitchen/family room welcomes you in with open arms and offers plenty of stylish ideas for any style of kitchen. I’m inspired by how Cheryl designed the perfect setting for the beyond-luxury Thermador free-standing 60-inch duel fuel range. Taking centre stage in the kitchen it’s definitely ready for any culinary challenge this entertaining season presents!
Design & Photos: Chèr House @cherhousedesign
1. Designed for clients who love to entertain,
the spacious footprint offers plenty of room for the chef and guests to gather round a large square island with microwave and dishwasher and topped with a durable quartzite worktop with classic light gray veining, and comfy seating for dining.
2. An integrated custom range hood
matching the cabinetry houses a custom 60-inch vent insert for the Thermador large capacity 60-inch Pro Grand® range with built-in steam oven.
4. The dual-aspect windows keep the kitchen bright,
bathing the space in natural light from the gorgeous white paneled ceiling and walls to the light gray/oak floors. Don’t be shy about mixing finishes. Cheryl’s deft mix of polished nickel fixtures, glowing stainless steel range and brushed gold lighting add a touch of brilliance to her lovely entertaining design.
