Photo Gallery: Traditional Kitchens - Part 2

Small Open Kitchen

A bold, modern rug shakes up a traditional space.

In Marilyn Denis' compact but functional kitchen, the island does double duty as a work surface and a TV console (the screen is hidden behind doors which face out to the adjacent living room).

Soft Blue Traditional Kitchen

Coloured cabinetry and a patterned backsplash make a statement.

At the homeowners’ request, designer and TV host Sarah Richardson completely gutted this kitchen and reimagined it as a classically inspired space with beautiful millwork and dentil mouldings. A refurbished skylight floods the room with natural light. Instead of eating in the formal dining room (now used as a family room), the family takes their meals at the kitchen’s antique French wine-tasting table.

Pretty Dish Display

Glass knobs add sparkle.

To complement the classical theme, Richardson opted for Calacatta Vision marble floors. "I like that they're not strictly grey and white, but have veins of green and blue which offer flexibility in terms of other colours to draw out of the room."

Bold Victorian Kitchen

Mismatch cabinet colours to marry two styles.

HGTV star and Toronto designer Tommy Smythe wanted to bow to the past and nod to the now in this Victorian redesign. He chose white upper cabinets for a traditional feel, but then added a contemporary touch with grey lower cabinets. Brass detailing on the hood and hardware adds warmth to the spacious kitchen.

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Photo Gallery: Traditional Kitchens

English-Style Kitchen

A marble-topped island is a comfortable place for meals.

In designer Nam Dang-Mitchell's kitchen, bare hardwood floors, Cortona Azul limestone counters, an apron sink and an arched wall lined with Carrara marble subway tiles speak of the utilitarian mood and architecture of old British kitchens and sculleries.

Youthful Kitchen

Pops of blue and green enliven the space.

A polished-nickel gooseneck faucet, herringbone marble backsplash and white CaesarStone countertops are classic choices that will feel fresh for many years.

Decorated Seating Area

A periwinkle light fixture adds punch to the predominantly white space.

In the eat-in kitchen, chairs with a pretty coral motif on the backs are upholstered in hard-wearing navy blue faux-crocodile fabric.

Exquisite Country KitchenIntricate cabinets have the feel of freestanding furniture.

Warm cross-cut oak floors look stunning against the creamy millwork. Homeowner Alyson Wood chose the eye-catching pendant lights because they were reminiscent of a ship’s antique polished-brass fixtures.

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Photo Gallery: 8 Kitchen Styles - Part 2

Teak Outdoor Kitchen

Clean wood, discreet hardware, stainless steel appliances and a marble island combine for a sleek design.

This fully equipped kitchen, featuring teak cabinets, opens up to the outside to serve a family's alfresco dining and entertaining needs.

Elegant Eat-In Kitchen

Stainless steel table and countertops update the otherwise traditional cream cabinets and dark flooring.

Upholstered dining chairs, hurricane pendants, dark woods and handsome millmork give this kitchen design a rich, polished look.

Sleek, Modern Kitchen

White counter tops and metal bar stools pop against these dark, horizontal-grain wood cabinets.

Sharp, contemporary design almost conceals this space's function as a kitchen. Panelling over the fridge door and minimal upper cabinets keep the look streamlined and clean.

Luxurious, Modern Kitchen

Sleek counters and cabinets contrast beautifully with traditional mouldings and flooring.

White oak cabinetry gives this kitchen a luxurious, elegant appearance and complements the English stone tile floors.

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Photo Gallery: 8 Kitchen Styles

Pretty Farmhouse Kitchen

Crisp white and black cabinets and counters keep this design fresh.

A charming apron sink, shaker-style cabinetry and dark oiled-soapstone counters infuse this kitchen with farmhouse style.

Rustic Kitchen Design

A beautiful blend of wood counters, modern furniture, cream-coloured cabinets and hardwood.

A balustered island topped with reclaimed wood, apothecary jars filled with faux robin’s eggs and industrial-style stools add character and a sense of history to this rustic kitchen.

Polished Concrete Kitchen

A concrete kitchen island and counters, silver accents and punches of colour contribute to this clean design.

Solid pine planks offer warmth and a visual break from the expanses of polished concrete in this dramatic, contemporary space. The sculptural silver orbs are by Canadian designer Martha Sturdy.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

A remodel mixes convenience with cottage charm.

Old world Shaker cabinets are invigorated by stainless appliances, including a stainless farmhouse sink, and light wood flooring, ceiling and countertops. The maple floors are complemented by the chunky maple island with turned legs, which doubles as a work surface and a casual dining spot.

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When May 12 rolls around, celebrate Mom with one of these creative gifts she'll never forget.

For the Fashionista

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For the Entertainer

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Martha's Vineyard Home and Garden Tour - Part 5

Homegrown Veggies

'Striped German' tomatoes are one of four varieties in the garden.

In the Garden

Lipsett and Bernstein will be adding a few extra place settings to welcome new friends made since Lipsett walked into Weiss's store. A few years, and a complete design overhaul later, the family finally feels rooted. "Getting to know all these amazing people was a surprising by-product of the process," she says. "We're part of the island now."

In this photo: Linda Lipsett stands amid the more than 50 types of edibles thriving in her 2,700-square-foot kitchen garden.

A Comprehensive Kitchen-Garden Plan

Garden designer Chris Fischer divided Lipsett's 30-by-90-foot plot into three distinct zones—a large central area bookended by two smaller sections—and outfitted each with raised beds that allow better control over the soil quality. To create a feeling of enclosure, he and Lipsett filled most of the beds along the perimeter with climbers, such as watermelon, squash, and tomatoes.

Interior beds hold low-lying edibles, including lettuces, onions, and potatoes. For the most part, like crops are grouped, with a couple of exceptions: Parsley lives among asparagus so that the vegetable's ferns, which grow throughout the summer, can shade the delicate herb. And tomatoes are underplanted with basil to make harvesting the classic combo a breeze.

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Martha's Vineyard Home and Garden Tour - Part 4

Out Back

'Heavenly Blue' morning glories frame the garden's entrance.

Edible Arrangement

As the weather warms up, the family plans to forage for meal inspiration. When the tomatoes ripen, Lipsett's son-in-law will whip up his famous salsa for fish tacos. An abundance of strawberries will call for a tart.

In this photo: Fresh-picked collard greens, kohlrabi, and 'Scarlet Nantes' carrots are ready to be rinsed.

Around the Garden

Butternut squash vines soften the garden's exterior and create a sense of privacy.

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Martha's Vineyard Home and Garden Tour - Part 3

Walkway

Lipsett and Bernstein also asked for Weiss's advice about the grounds. Weiss enlisted legendary landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh—who designed Hudson River Park in New York City and just happens to live down the road—to come up with a plan for replacing the bamboo grove, originally introduced to soften the backyard's steep incline. His answer? A meadow of native wildflowers and a gently graded path of stone risers lined on either side by mass plantings of hydrangeas, smoke bushes, and spireas.

In this photo: 'Tardiva' and 'Annabelle' hydrangeas, 'Diana' Rose of Sharon hibiscus, and Hosta plantaginea line the path behind the home.

Garden

An A-frame trellis supports 'Sunsweet' watermelon (left) and 'Waltham Butternut' squash vines.

Fruits and Veggies

To craft a kitchen garden, and fill it with the most delectable ingredients, Weiss and Lipsett roped in yet another neighbor: Chris Fischer, a chef who's worked under Mario Batali and hosts seasonal dinners at his family's Beetlebung Farm. This year, Lipsett's raised beds will be brimming with vegetables and herbs, while berries and figs thrive in a patch nearby.

In this photo: An old sink, set atop a found-wood pedestal, offers a convenient spot for hosing off vegetables.

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Martha's Vineyard Home and Garden Tour - Part 2

Guest Room

In the more private spaces, Weiss and Lipsett went further. Layers of gold Venetian plaster in the basement bedroom turn what could've been dreary guest quarters into a rich, cocoon-like hideaway. Upstairs, Weiss covered one room's floor with sky-blue paint and another's walls in lilac. Weiss, Lipsett gushes, "was amazingly efficient. She'd say, 'I'm going to show you three things; you pick one.' " (The couple's only rule—that they try out every chair—did threaten to slow things down.)

In this photo: John Robshaw linens make up an oak four-poster, by Design Workshop, in the basement's cozy guest quarters.

Bathroom

In the upstairs powder room, Currey & Company iron sconces complement a Bobo Intriguing Objects mirror, framed with reclaimed Azobe wood.

Back Patio

The 1931 home, which sits atop a hill overlooking the ocean, offered 10 acres and enough bedrooms for the couple's three children and two grandchildren.

In this photo: On the back patio, Napa Home's marble-topped table, built from old railroad ties, pairs with African chairs that repurpose oil drums. The iron pendant light is by Laura Lee.

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Martha's Vineyard Home and Garden Tour

Linda Lipsett was happy enough with her new home in Massachusetts—until a chance encounter opened her eyes to the home and garden's full potential.

Spring Awakening

When Linda Lipsett and her husband, Jules Bernstein (also her law partner), purchased their Martha's Vineyard escape in 2009, they were too excited by the prospect of owning a place on the idyllic island community to immediately launch a major renovation.

Then Lipsett walked into Midnight Farm, an eclectic boutique in nearby Vineyard Haven. "I loved the aesthetic," she says. The place's beautifully refined take on bohemian chic struck such a chord that she invited its owner, Tamara Weiss, over for a consultation. Together, the women agreed that the shiny pine floor should be swapped for patinaed oak. "The process," Lipsett recalls, "flowed from there."

In this photo: Suzani fabric covers silver-painted wood seats by Redford House and Zentique's armchairs and birch sidechairs. The pine dining table is from Restoration Hardware.

Bright idea: Unify mismatched dining chairs with cohesive upholstery.

Living Room

Along with the floors, Weiss brought in old barn beams for the dining-room ceiling and transformed the kitchen with custom cabinets of salvaged oak and hemlock. "Worn materials add warmth and history," explains the shopkeeper, who is also an interior designer. "Anything salvageable on the island, we used." Lipsett requested bold color, and Weiss supplied it judiciously. The living area's furnishings are now awash in a sea of blues, but slight variations in tone and subtle patchwork motifs take the place of sharply contrasting patterns and hues.

In this photo: A patchwork rug from Nomadic Trading Company anchors the living area, furnished with linen sofas and a wingback chair by Cisco. The glass top on Groundwork's reclaimed-oak coffee table displays a collage of vintage art and family photos.

Hallway

White walls on the home's first story maintain the flow of the open floor plan and provide a calm foil for the vivid botanical photographs that Lipsett found in Paris.

In this photo: In the living room, an elm-and-pine console showcases found seashells, pieces of whale vertebrae, and old Vineyard buoys. The walls are painted Edwardian Linen by Ralph Lauren.

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Inside a Circa-1790s New York Farmhouse - Part 3

Antique Decor

Rounding out the heart of their home? The hutch Paul crafted for his wife's birthday and a farm table that once served as his desk. The master bedroom dresser, a relic from Donna's childhood, underscores the point: Personal ties trump period accuracy.

In this photo: An assortment of family photos hangs above Donna's midcentury armoire.

Master Bathroom

Antique tables store towels and toiletries in the master bathroom. Donna bought the shaving mirror at Rural Residence in Hudson, New York. The walls are painted Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

Bright idea: A trifold shaving mirror and narrow wire shelf take the place of a medicine cabinet.

Powder Room

Pages from a reprint of Cabinet of Natural Curiosities cover the powder room.

The Franks

"The man who built our home is buried across the street," says Paul. "We own this house now, but eventually, it'll belong to someone else. Living with history provides a feeling of continuity. It puts things in perspective."

In this photo: Paul, Donna, and Elias Frank enjoy their 17-acre spread.

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Inside a Circa-1790s New York Farmhouse - Part 2

Living Room
In the living room, John Robshaw throw pillows help cushion a radiator-obscuring bench. The insect photos, by Linda B. Horn, hang on a wall painted White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

Home Office

Even fine antiques, such as the 19th-century Louis Philippe secretary, invite everyday use in the Frank home. "It's carved of Cuban mahogany, with dovetailed joints," Donna says. "Yet Elias still does his schoolwork there."

In this photo: A taxidermied pheasant and a vase Donna picked up in Mexico perch on the secretary, while a clip-on brass lamp from Gracious Home saves desk space.

Bedroom

The Franks' four-poster pine bed wears linens from Pottery Barn.

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