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The kitchen is where Thanksgiving actually happens, so its decor has to survive cooking. Everything lives on the island's centerline, low and loose: a runner of eucalyptus, two crocks of dried wheat on the counter behind, small heirloom pumpkins and a bowl of apples you can actually eat.
The glass pendants and the copper on the shelves give the warm notes. The decor stays green, cream and wheat.
The Plan
- 1Eucalyptus runner. Laid directly on the oak, no cloth.
- 2Dried wheat in crocks. Two bundles in stoneware crocks on the back counter, framing the island from behind.
- 3Heirloom pumpkins. Small cream and pale green, grouped at both ends.
- 4Bowl of apples. A wooden bowl, real fruit.
- 5Glass pendants. Existing fixtures; a warm 2700K bulb makes the scheme.
- 6Counter stools. Leave them clear; this is a working island.
The Details
The Pieces
For eucalyptus runner · qty 1
For dried wheat in crocks · qty 1
For heirloom pumpkins · qty 1
Designer's Notes
Installation
Keep a clear 18 inches of island at the cooking end. Everything should lift off in one trip when the turkey needs the space.
Light
Pendants on a dimmer at 60 percent; turn the overhead cans off entirely in the evening.
Budget
Tier I (Under $300): about $130 for everything on the list below at today's prices.
