CRAFTSMAN DETAILS IN A KITCHEN

An excellent layout and period motifs distinguish this midsize kitchen in a bungalow-era house.

- Patricia Poore

No adding on, just a shift in the location of the door that leads to the home office— space problem solved! Now the sink counter could run the length of a wall. Befitting the old house in Portland, Oregon, the new kitchen by Craftsman Design & Renovation is in the “sanitary” white-kitchen mode of the era. Better still, white-painted cabinets, budget-friendly white appliances, and a porcelain sink reflect light to create a cheerful room. Though not part of a modernized open plan, the kitchen feels spacious and connected. A glazed door lends a view to the office. Arts & Crafts-era details include inset cabinets, carved brackets, a linoleum floor, a ceramic-tile backsplash, and an island made from a salvaged piece. Red Dragon granite countertops and a complementary green wall paint enliven the scheme.

1. PERIOD DETAILS 

Sawn brackets beneath the range hood recall the fancy-cut ends of rafter tails on bungalow eaves and porches. The flooring, cabinet design, hardware, and pendant lights all are based on those found in this period’s kitchens.

2. PERSONAL TOUCHES