Designer: Marie Frenkel of DreamStyle Kitchens & Baths
Location:Rye, New YorkSize: 171 square feet (16 square meters); 11 by 15½ feetHomeowners’ request:'The client wanted to open up the kitchen to the living room and dining room,' designer Marie Frenkel says. 'We removed two walls and installed a header beam to achieve this goal. They also wanted wall ovens instead of a range.'Cabinet finishes:A sea-blue island contrasts with white perimeter cabinets and picks up tones found in the Blue Sky Quartzite countertops. 'Plus, with many young grandchildren around, the blue hides scratches better,' Frenkel says.Other special features:Glass subway tile backsplash with varying tones of white and gray.Cabinets:Oslo Narrow door style, Evoke collection in Pure White and Bay Harbor, R.D. Henry & Company; backsplash: Devotion in Rain Cloud, 2 by 6 inches, Oceanside Glass & Tile10 Kitchen Trends to Watch in Layouts, Features and More
