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Buzz Home: Kitchens

By Michelle Maresh, Contributing writer | January 1, 2014

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Welcome to Buzz Home, a column spotlighting different readers’ homes each month. This month we’re taking a look inside a variety of Buzz-neighborhood kitchens.

Maybe you’re thinking of sprucing up your own kitchen. To express your personal style, say many designers, begin with one show-stopping feature that will create the look you want, whether it is traditional, transitional, contemporary or even eclectic. Not every part of the kitchen has to be over-the-top fabulous to be stylish and a good fit for your needs. Traditional design has long been the status quo; however, trending now is a cleaner, more minimalist design that has a contemporary influence. We hope these photos inspire you.

Editor’s note: Michelle Maresh is the publisher of Houston Design Resources. To submit homes for consideration, email [email protected].

This Memorial area 1960s ranch home was renovated with green-design features, including overall energy efficiency. Interior designer: Sandra Lucas. (Photo: Photography by Julie Soefer)
Larry and Deana Blackburn’s design of this gourmet cook’s kitchen keeps with the Tudor styling of the house. The layout was designed for Deana’s particular patterns of cooking and desire to have a very “English” palette and colorful decor. Interior designer: Jennifer Burgess Loh. (Photo: Photography by Julie Soefer)
Scott and Dotty Sonnemaker’s new construction is located on Lindenwood in Memorial. Interior designer: Jane Page Crump; builder: Chris Cunningham. (Photo: Photography by Julie Soefer)
The Cook family lives in this Tanglewood estate. Interior designer: Connie LeFevre.

This Memorial area 1960s ranch home was renovated with green-design features, including overall energy efficiency. Interior designer: Sandra Lucas. (Photo: Photography by Julie Soefer)

Larry and Deana Blackburn’s design of this gourmet cook’s kitchen keeps with the Tudor styling of the house. The layout was designed for Deana’s particular patterns of cooking and desire to have a very “English” palette and colorful decor. Interior designer: Jennifer Burgess Loh. (Photo: Photography by Julie Soefer)

Scott and Dotty Sonnemaker’s new construction is located on Lindenwood in Memorial. Interior designer: Jane Page Crump; builder: Chris Cunningham. (Photo: Photography by Julie Soefer)