Martha's Cantitoe Corners Kitchen

Two islands offer seating and storage. An overhead steel rack keeps pots and pans reachable but out of the way.

Of course perfection can be a little bit off-putting, but a glimpse at Martha Stewart's kitchen is pretty enticing. Things we love: food and plants are the only things commanding attention with color; warm neutrals (wood and - gasp! - beige) and cool tones (grays) combine for a soothing simplicity; islands allow for cooking, eating, and great flow. More pics and the link to the full tour below:

I did not want the cupboards to look like ordinary built-ins, so we designed a pair of long counters with marble tops; on one of them are glass-sided cabinets. They look so light and keep the area very airy in appearance.

Here is a view of two of the islands and the ovens behinds them, looking into the kitchen from the servery. It's where I sometimes have breakfast.

All images and descriptions via Martha Stewart. Link to full kitchen tour here.

Comments (8)

In a perfect life, I would have a Cappuccino Counter like Martha's.

posted by jamiealyse on September 11th 2008 at 7:37am
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I have photos of this from the magazine in '03. So ahead of her time!

posted by atlantadesigner on September 11th 2008 at 7:40am
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those are the infamous lyon stools right? i think this has it clinched that i'm convinced i'm getting a couple. are they stackable at all though?

i doubt it! but might as well ask!

btw... it looks like she could feed an army with all those pots and plates... how many egg cups is that??

posted by pinstripeprincess on September 11th 2008 at 8:39am
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Lovely, as I would expect.

I must need new glasses, thgough, because I glanced at that headline and I didn't see "Cantitoe". O_o

posted by btoddster on September 11th 2008 at 8:40am
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I agree. Very ahead.My dream is also to have a "cappucino counter"! I have been scrolling through these photos many times on her webpage and this might be the perfect kitchen. I also like the dark look of the place.

I don't know but the stools look like french TOLIX knock-offs.

posted by MissL on September 11th 2008 at 8:49am
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Not so much ahead of her time, but someone who does "classic" very well. Just doesn't go out of style!

posted by reb on September 11th 2008 at 10:03am
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The "servery"? What the heck is that? She does have a SERIOUS number of dishes!

posted by jooly on September 11th 2008 at 11:53am
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People call her out-of-date, yet she was on top of the grey trend a full five years ago. Heck, she's probably the one who started it!

posted by john m on September 11th 2008 at 12:37pm
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