Jackie Glass Inc., Toronto Canada

Jackie Glass is the principal Designer for her full-service design firm, Jackie Glass Inc. Jackie and her experienced team of professional Designers have a passion for creating inspired living spaces and delight in offering their discerning clients personalized design service from start to finish.

Jackie is a regular design expert on Cityline, a popular nationally broadcast lifestyle television show in Canada. The firm’s work is regularly featured in National and regional magazines and newspapers.

Email: info@jackieglass.ca
Website: www.jackieglass.ca
Phone: 905-823-3008

A Traditional Kitchen with a French Twist

By Karen Kirk

The owners of this classic white kitchen designed by Cranberry Hill Kitchens love its timeless, traditional style and the cloud white painted cabinetry but wanted to bring the room to life and give it an elegant French-country twist by styling it with French-inspired decorative elements. For this they turned to their favourite shop, Winterberry Lane that specializes in chic French décor and offers the exclusive design services of Designer Jackie Glass. Together Jackie and Winterberry Lane were able to achieve the look the couple had been dreaming of for their beautiful new kitchen.

Inspired by the swirling mosaic border in the backsplash, Jackie started with her signature colour palette of classic neutral tones in warm white, soft blue and subtle cream. Introducing these soothing colours throughout the kitchen would help balance the high contrast between the white cabinetry and the dark-stained floors and add just the right touch of ooh-la-la charm to the space.

The key to instantly translating the traditional tone of the space to a soft chic French style, the dull beige walls were painted in an intriguing gray/blue/green colour (Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray) that delightfully changes with the light, adding dimension and warmth day and night. Next, soft sheer linen blinds help diffuse the harsh sunlight that streams in through the south-facing windows and lend softness to the overall look.

Finishes were carefully chosen by Cranberry Hill Kitchens. The durable Caesarstone (Dreamy Marfil) creamy white countertops work beautifully with the integrated round Corian-topped (Vanilla) dining table that sits on a uniquely shaped custom pedestal base. Corian was chosen over quartz to offer a softer touch to the dining surface. The clever mixing of surface materials gives the kitchen a uniqueness that transcends typical finishes and styles found in today’s kitchens.

The white Franke Fireclay farm sink with antique-pewter pull down faucet by Waterstone Faucets define the French-country look while offering practicality and sophisticated style. A matching pot filler accents the tumbled stone backsplash over the stove, an addition that the owners didn’t think they needed but found they can’t live without! The enameled details and old-world styling and finish of the faucets add an authentic custom look to this elegant kitchen.

In the dining area, the stunning wall-to-wall built-in china cabinet with glass-front doors, offer the owners a place to display treasured items along with tableware for everyday use in the kitchen and special occasions in the formal dining room that’s just off the kitchen. Interior lighting makes the contents sparkle.

From Winterberry Lane, Jackie chose a set of gorgeous Louis IV dining chairs, dripping with French charm, upholstered in a soft cream/green/blue check (Kravet 1513) and a French-style, painted-iron chandelier for over the table to complete the look, creating a welcoming French-inspired kitchen that the homeowners have been longing for. Fait accompli!

To see Jackie in the kitchen on Cityline click here.

Photos by Karen Kirk