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The Social Kitchen
Cottages and Bungalows
|June-July 2020
This historic bungalow kitchen is built for working and entertaining.
When Designer Kim Clements, owner of J.A.S. Design Build, tackled her own kitchen refresh, she knew exactly what she wanted: “a social kitchen, but also a working kitchen.”
Balancing function and aesthetic was top of mind in this small Seattle bungalow that was built in 1904. “Bungalows aren’t known for having a lot of space,” added Kim. “But everyone always ends up in the kitchen, which is why the island is configured the way it is. It’s more like a floating peninsula.”
A PEOPLE-FORWARD FLOORPLAN
The backside of the island seats up to seven people, and it’s uniquely positioned. “Guests can have a seat at the counter and grab a wine glass off the shelf while I’m cooking,” Kim explains.
This story is from the June-July 2020 edition of Cottages and Bungalows.
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