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One can’t help but look at this kitchen and smile. Materials in pale colors, reflective surfaces, and plenty of light keep the space bright and cheerful, while azure blue lacquered cabinets add a punch of color. Looking for a snack or wine glass? Try the whimsical pole-mounted rotating storage unit next to the island. And forget refrigerator magnets; just post your note on the eye-catching light fixture hanging over the breakfast table.

It should come as no surprise that this Palo Alto, CA, residence is home to a young couple with four children who wanted a kitchen that was fun rather than formal or minimalist. “This is a creative kitchen for creative people,” says Robert Swatt, FAIA, the principal architect for the project.

But this kitchen doesn’t play around when it comes to function. Swatt and colleague Cristina Poblete, also of Swatt Architects, worked with cabinet manufacturer SieMatic to ensure the layouts would work well with ... more

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