Sheridan Road Magazine

Devoted to the home’s most important room, the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore’s Designer Kitchens of the North Shore on May 2 offers a luxurious look into some of Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, and Kenilworth’s finest kitchens. Sheridan Road sat down with the six designers featured on this year’s tour—and referenced  some of their previous work—to find out what makes the true heart of any home beat.

  • New trend for 2014: Open shelving. More and more you see homeowners displaying kitchen items much like one would display keepsakes on a bookcase in a family room.
  • Favorite color palette: A quieter one. Something that whispers instead of screams, usually neutrals, in dusty muted colors.
  • Appliances worth splurging on: Good refrigeration is paramount. Higher end refrigeration brands offer a myriad of sizes and type of fridge and freezer options, like drawers, that allow everyone to think outside the traditional work triangle.

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(Original Article from Sheridan Road Magazine)