Kitchen & Bath Business May/June 2024 - 34

DE SIGN WITH
AFTER TOO MANY years of coping with her confi
ning galley kitchen, designer Claire Jeff ord of
Burlington, Ont.-based Claire Jeff ord Inc. knew
it was time for a change. But the early stages of
creating the design were daunting, with possibilities
seemingly as limited as the small space.
CLEVER CONCEPTS
Th en the proverbial lightbulb went off : Th e designer
would swap the location of the kitchen
and the living room.
" It was a complete game-changer! " said Jefford.
" It's funny, I have done that many times for
clients, but it took a while for this idea to occur to
me as a consideration for my own home. "
Th e decision literally opened design options
and opportunities. Th ere would be enough fl oor
area for an eat-in island - important for the family
of four, as there is no separate dining room in
the house. Counterspace could expand, as well
as customized storage that increased both the
capacity and visual impact. A wall of windows
ensures the room enjoys plenty of natural light.
Th e designer's new kitchen enjoys all the amenities
the old one lacked.
CLEAR CONNECTIONS
Changes weren't restricted to the physical environment;
since the project was completed, the
designer has noticed some shifts in the way her
family lives and connects.
" Before, the kitchen wasn't a nice place to be;
it was dark, tight and low-functioning, " she said.
Creating Her
Forever Kitchen
A pro's bold moves pay off
in a big way in this project
By LESLIE CLAGETT
ABOVE A copper statement
sink and cabinet hardware,
along with a walnut fl oating
shelf and range hood, add
chromatic warmth to the cool
blues of the custom cabinets
and the verdant wallpaper
pattern.
" Now, my kids bring friends over to bake and do
their homework at the island. We entertain more
than we ever did before. My husband Chris has
always loved to cook, and it is so much more
enjoyable for him now. "
Looking back on the experience of designing
her own kitchen, Jeff ord says while she has
always been confi dent in knowing there is an
abundance of value to what designers do for their
clients, being able to experience this fi rst-hand
in her own home has been a great affi rmation.
" It's a powerful reminder that we should not
underestimate the impact thoughtful design has
on people's day-to-day lives, " she added.
SOURCES: DESIGNER: Claire Jeff ord, Claire Jeff ord Inc.;
PHOTOGRAPHER: Stephani Buchman Photography * CABINET
HARDWARE: Richelieu; CABINET INSERTS: Häfele; CABINET
PAINT: Benjamin Moore; COUNTERTOPS: Caesarstone;
DISHWASHER & RANGE: Fisher & Paykel; FAUCET: American
Standard; FLOORING: Memoirs; LIGHTING: Mitzi; PAINT:
Benjamin Moore; REFRIGERATOR: Dacor; SEATING: Canadel;
SINK: Thompson; WALLPAPER: York Wallcovering
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