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    House Beautiful's Top 10 Kitchens of 2012

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    A Horse Stable Turned Kitchen

    Designer Mick De Giulio repurposed three horse stalls in this old, Lake Forest, Illinois, barn into a pantry, cooking area, and cleanup section.

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    Photo by: Ngoc Minh Ngo
    A Horse Stable Turned Kitchen

    Designer Mick De Giulio repurposed three horse stalls in this old, Lake Forest, Illinois, barn into a pantry, cooking area, and cleanup section. "We just worked with what was there and had fun with it," he says.

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    This year in kitchen design we saw the introduction of cozy elements such as fireplaces and farm tables and unexpected color popping up on cabinets, sinks, and ceilings. Designers used a modern mix of materials: an antique hutch paired with a glass backsplash; an Ikea kitchen with a show-stopping chandelier. However it was designed, this year's kitchen style is warm, welcoming, and inviting.

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