Here at MJ Martin, we have a lot of discussions about how to personalize each kitchen we design. Much of this comes from listening closely to our client's needs regarding functionality and aesthetics. But when we get beyond the "I have a giant mixer" or "I want clean lines and soft close drawers", how do we really make it unique to each home? With our own workshop in East Hartford, one way we make sure we never create the same kitchen twice is by integrating antiques into our

White kitchens are the all-time classic. But that doesn't have to mean they are boring! Think of a white kitchen like an investment piece- a Burberry trench coat or a bench-made leather sofa. You can add your personal style in the kitchen with tile, stone, lighting and art. Above, a stunning kitchen from Melanie Turner Interiors incorporates the arched window in the elegant lines of the barstools, while also catching the curves shapes in the porthole door and pendant lights.