Consistent act by Patrick Ahearn

According to reliable furniture shop in Phnom Penh construction materials information, introducing a modern flavor to the house of a bygone era style can be achieved when some of the footprints are retained to respect the its originality as the pictured kitchen illustrates.

"For the sake of harmony, the detailed crown mouldings and exposed beams of the rest of the house have been drawn into this kitchen design, giving it a dramatic character," said designer Patrick Ahearn. "Elsewhere, the coffered ceilings are paneled; here we elected to use beadboard between the moulded beams for a more rustic effect."

"The large commercial cooktop is another focal point of the space," spoke Ahearn. "Pilaster legs to either side define this area and echo those on the island. Raised pillow tiles make up the backsplash, which is set in a frame proud of the wall, giving it the appearance of a work of art. To avoid reducing the impact, we chose classic subway tiles to fill the areas from the cabinetry to the countertop."

"Despite the overall traditional ambiance, this kitchen has contrasting modern touches," added Ahearn. "The tapering on the pilaster legs gives them a contemporary edge, for example, as do the long nickel pulls on the cabinetry. While some appliances are integrated, the cooktop and wall ovens add the sleek look of stainless steel. And the island pendants contribute another, subtly modern note."