Designing to Match Your Style
The combination of Walnut with our Cool finish is giving the look of style and comfort in our latest Featured Project. Using high-quality Brighton cabinetry, designer Meredith Weiss of Merri Interiors was able to design a unique and stylish kitchen that matched the lifestyle of the client. Meredith said the owners wanted a space to hang out and asked that the kitchen have a cafe’ style feel to the coffee/bar area. This full remodel paired Walnut Natural with Maple Cool creating a cozy and modern look that is trending right now. Along with the great color combination, Meredith’s clients chose the Bella door style which is an excellent choice. The Bella door style is crafted with exquisite detail and premium materials for a timeless, sophisticated look. This kitchen is a great example of designing to match the client’s style and needs.
Crafting a Kitchen
Crafting a kitchen that encourages connection and interaction but still unique takes experience and skill. To do this Meredith gets a story of who the owners are and incorporates that into her design. One of the owners is in a band and they wanted a café type feel. The coffee/bar was placed at the back of the kitchen with elegant lighting and next to the sliding glass doors which lets in natural light. The placement, look, and lighting gives the owners a casual, inviting atmosphere of a coffee shop with the functionality of a home kitchen. You can have a great design but if it doesn’t cater to the owners’ needs and connects with who they are, it might not be a room they love to live in.
Stylish and Trendy
Natural finish and warm tones are trending styles right now and can give the space a welcoming feel. The use of Walnut with our Natural finish compliments the Cool finish on the outer perimeter cabinets. The bright hardware and lighting in the upper cabinets gives a sophisticated feel to the look and creates an open and inviting room. The placement of the coffee/bar at the back of the room draws the eye through the kitchen. Meredith also uses matching door panels on the appliances, which also helps to create a seamless, high-end look. The coordination of a full height back splash to match the color of the cabinetry again creates a fluid visual of design. We think this kitchen design is not only stylish and trendy but functional and meets the client’s taste.
We would like to note that Meredith’s kitchen design was featured in the KBB (Kitchen and Bath Business) magazine for the March/April 2026 issue. Click the link below to see more.
https://www.nxtbook.com/emerald/kbb/20260304/index.php#/p/50
If you are interested in purchasing Brighton Cabinetry for your home, please check out our Find a Dealer page on our website, where you can find many qualified dealers in or around your area!
Designed by Meredith Weiss with Merri Interiors using Brighton Cabinetry cabinets.
Location: Commack, NY
Door Style: Bella
Species: Maple & Walnut
Finish: Cool & Natural
Photography: Nicole Larson Photography
