I’ve recently had the pleasure of designing a spacious Tuscan-style dream home, complete with a grand staircase, a two-story library and two gorgeous kitchens. Two kitchens! I am in Interior Designer Heaven. Now that the home is completed, it is time that I come down from Could 9 and share the “after” pics with you!

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Lower Level Kitchen Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design
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While planning the lower level living space for this spacious Tuscan-style home, our client envisioned a kitchen with curves on both sides. While the kitchen is usually the heart of the home, this kitchen is the heart of the entire lower level. With seating on each side of the curved countertops and enough space for more than one cook, this kitchen is ready to entertain.

Lower Level Kitchen Backsplash close up 1 Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design
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The island centers the space; the rich colors, the flickers of glitter, and the swirls of clear quartz in the granite are highlighted from above with an oil rubbed bronze chandelier. The exotic granite is strikingly beautiful and lends a sensation of movement across the curved countertops.

Lower Level Kitchen Backsplash close up 2 Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design
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The backsplash was created with imported Italian ceramic tiles and enhanced with earth-colored glass accent tiles, pairing perfectly with the off-white glazed cabinets with brown undertones. The pendant lighting, the accent pieces and the tile design above the stove add interest and class to this outstanding kitchen design by Design Connection, Inc.

Lower Level Kitchen Backsplash close up 4 Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design
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The tile design above the stove centers this space and delicately embellishes the imported Italian tiled backsplash that flows throughout this open lower level kitchen.

Watching all of the ideas, the colors and the details of my designs come to life is always such an amazing experience, one that I am honored to share with my clients.

Lower Level Kitchen Before and After Arlene Ladegaard Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design

Lower Level Kitchen Before and After 2 Arlene Ladegaard Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design

If you like this Design Connection, Inc. lower level kitchen, you are going to LOVE this home’s OTHER kitchen. Here’s a sneak peek of the ceiling during construction. Be sure to check back with us each week for more updates on this home and our many other projects in the works at Design Connection, Inc.

During Construction Barrel Ceiling Kitchen Design Connection Inc Kansas City Interior Design
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