IKEA KUNGSBACKA & VOXTORP
If there’s a kitchen that surpasses all contemporary designs we’ve undertaken so far, it’s undoubtedly this one. Situated near the water in Virginia Beach, European Kitchens collaborated closely with the client to conceive and execute this masterpiece. It combines IKEA’s VOXTORP Matt White doors with KUNGSBACKA’s anthracite black doors, complemented by the KALVIA accent door over the bar area, adjacent to a stunning Spanish vintage chandelier with matching design motifs.
The interplay of black and white is further enhanced by Cambria’s Bentley quartz, flawlessly installed and featuring not one, but two elegant white Blanco sinks.
For appliances, the kitchen boasts a 36-inch wide full-size refrigerator, seamlessly recessed into the wall for a countertop-depth appearance. The oven is a 30-inch GE Café induction model paired with a 30-inch GE Café range hood. The built-in microwave, an IKEA NUTID, is cleverly installed within the pantry.
Lighting is a standout feature here, with 10 LED can lights in the ceiling, a pendant light over the peninsula, OMLOPP under-cabinet lights, and ambient lighting above all wall cabinets.
The backsplash is equally distinctive: the wall behind the range oven features composite tiles measuring 6×3 feet (yes, feet, not inches), remarkably slim at just 1/8 inch thick. Behind the sinks, a white backsplash with three-dimensional wave patterns adds a final touch of elegance and uniqueness.
The kitchen boasts an IKEA drop-in style porcelain farm sink with a 5-inch apron, a 36-inch electric cooktop, a built-in double oven, a 36-inch refrigerator with a built-in look, a 24-inch dishwasher, and LED lights under the wall cabinets and inside the glass cabinets, all controlled by a wireless remote with a dim function. Two large floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets provide ample storage.
The island includes a 10-inch overhang on the long back side and one of the short sides, comfortably seating five people. It also features a must-have pull-out trash cabinet that accommodates two 11-gallon trash cans, one for regular trash and one for recyclables. The 36-inch wide, vented over-the-range hood from IKEA completes the kitchen.
For those seeking a traditional look with a contemporary feel and quality, IKEA’s BODBYN cabinets, available in off-white, light gray, and dark green, are an excellent choice.