Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

Inside an 'East Coast Meets English-Inspired' Kitchen by Studio McGee That Proves if You Balance Proportions Well, You Don't Need to Follow Any Other Design Rules

A large kitchen with white oak cabinets, marble countertops, and brass hardware.

When faced with a sprawling kitchen, it can feel like best practice to fill walls with cabinetry to avoid a feeling of emptiness. But this design proves that a more restrained approach that prioritizes scale yields far more appealing, more elevated results.

In this Arizona home, just a short distance from the region's desert landscapes, renowned designer Shea McGee has transformed what could have easily felt like a cavernous room into an open-plan kitchen that proves balanced proportions are the foundation of a well-designed scheme.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.