Dayton September 2023

A plan in place
Tyler approached the project with not
only his years of design expertise, but
also as a cook himself. “It’s important
to know how kitchens are supposed
to be used,” he says. “It’s all about
understanding your workstation,
prep station and cleanup station and
knowing what needs to be in close
proximity to what.”
Even the choice of garbage can was
intentional. It’s a hands-free Servo
Drive bin that opens with merely a
nudge, and Tyler confirms that efficiency
features such as this are big
in kitchens today. Tyler is also seeing
lots of hidden storage options, such
as pocket doors or paneling similar
to what he incorporated into this
particular kitchen.
“We wrapped the wall in wood and
paneled the dishwasher, beverage
fridge, et cetera,” he says.
Other trends? “Wood has been
trending upward for a few years now.
People are tiring of the sterile white
kitchen,” he explains. “They’re also
mixing finishes, including matte and
glossy. And even though certain features
may be all the same color, you
can create interest by adding textures.”
And of course, mid-century modern
Scandinavian is coming on
strong, and melding different materials
is a prominent element within
this style. Always minimal but never
cold, Scandinavian kitchens have an
enduring appeal that ensures Daron
and Matt can enjoy their updated
kitchen for decades to come.
The brick cottage exterior gives little hint to the sleek spaces inside.
Photo by Matt White
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