Amateur Chef's Kitchen

Cabinets in a muted shade of grey-green offer a fresh take on traditional white.

By taking down a wall, H&H senior design editor Cameron MacNeil added 60 square feet to homeowner Allan Myers' kitchen. A new square island offers a work surface and acts as a gathering spot for guests when entertaining. Polished poured concrete floors were chosen as an attractive and durable option. The six-burner Viking professional range was a must-have for Allan, a decision that Cameron supported. "Good appliances will automatically make your cabinetry look better," he says.

See the "Before" photo in our Kitchen Makeovers gallery. Also, see a video home tour of Allan Myers' kitchen reno.

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