Project:
Galley Kitchen Renovation
Inspired by the homeowners’ collection of 1950s vintage furniture and Murano glass, Nix coupled curvaceous countertops and cabinet doors with Crayola colors to create a smashing new kitchen in this Gardiner Lane-area ranch.
 | |
“The original fluorescent ceiling fixtures were replaced with recessed cans. Above the counters, xenon lights provide bright task lighting without the heat of halogen. Ten-watt halogen lights mounted in each shelf of the corner display case make the homeowners’ glass collection sparkle.” |
 |
| “For the countertops, I used Pacific Blue Caesarstone and curved the edges. Curves are repeated in the cabinet valance over the window and in the rounded display case.” |
 |
| “A Murano glass chandelier in the dining room inspired the four accent colors: blue, green, red and yellow. The colors are picked up in two-inch-square Italian glass tiles in the backsplash and in the scroll-door, glass-front cabinets. The brightly colored glass is actually plastic sheeting. A layer of clear glass applied over it prevents scratches.” |
“Hollyberry-colored laminate strips above the cabinets and on the toe kick add another splash of color. In keeping with the kitchen’s modern design, I used inconspicuous bracket pulls rather than handles or knobs.”
“Eighteen-inch-square marble-look porcelain tile replaced the vinyl floor. The off-white shade makes the floor recede, blends with the hardwood in the living room and is easier to maintain than bright white.”
Designer Profile:
Lora Nix
Chief Designer, Southern Kitchens
1602 S. Brook St.
637-3273
Business: Nine-designer firm specializing in cabinetry, countertops and hardware for kitchens, baths, bars and entertainment centers. Cabinet lines include Shiloh, Cardell, Merillat, Masterpiece and Crystal. Nix has established a niche in eclectic and contemporary design. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Experience: 24 years
Achievements: Past president, Women’s Council, Home Builders Association of Southern Indiana (HBASI); co-chair, HBASI Home Expo, 5 years; associate director, HBASI 2001-2002; HBASI
Parade of Homes Best Kitchen award 2003
