French Industrial Minimalism
When designing a kitchen for the Château de la Resle, a boutique hotel on a 15-acre estate in Burgundy, France, Dutch designer Roderick Vos noticed a contemporary steel H-beam holding up the first floor in the property's ancient barn. The beam became a design motif for his kitchen. Vos copied its look to make a shelf for glasses and to anchor the room's most dramatic element: the pot rack over the island.
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The Look
Roderick Vos used LED lights to outfit a sleek custom pot rack and backlight glasses on a shelf. You can make display units into light fixtures by attaching linear LED bulbs inside of them. Linear LED light bulbs, from $22 at Home Depot
The Look
Lacanche ranges have been hand-forged in Burgundy since 1796, but the venerable brand’s ovens fit in perfectly with an ultra modern kitchen. Lacanche Range, from $6,295 at French Ranges
Drawing Room Blue Paint
This rich blue color—reminiscent of pigment cobalt, a decorator favorite discovered in the 19th century—adds personality to a futuristic space without being too loud. Drawing Room Blue paint, from $33 at Farrow & Ball
Regulator Spigots
Like the H-beams, boiler room-style spigots show that utilitarian elements can be used to stylish effect. You can install the hardware store versions, or purchase this high-end setup. Regulator Spigots, from $9,500 at Waterworks
Montigny Dresser
Roderick Vos designed the Montigny dresser—inspired by the modular cabinets done for the Château de la Resle’s kitchen—to sell on the hotel’s website. They hide kitchen clutter in high fashion. Montigny dresser, $32,950 at Château de la Resle
Sarpaneva Iittala Cast Iron Casserole Pot
A classic Iittala casserole is good-looking enough to be left out of the cabinet. Iittala Sarpaneva Cast Iron Casserole Pot, $295 at Finn Style
Iittala Dahlström Casserole
Another classic Iittala casserole dish, this stainless steel version ensures consistent cooking, thanks to three-layer Compound Technology. Iittala Dalström Casserole, from $375 at Finn Style
Oval Steet 16-Hook Grid Pot Rack
This rack, made of heavy-gage steel, is perfect for displaying your cookware. Oval Steet 16-Hook Grid Pot Rack, $96 at houzz
Mauviel M'150c Copper Saucepan
No French kitchen is complete without some copper. This particular saucepan comes from Mauviel, who has been manufacturing copper cookware since 1830. Mauviel M’150c Copper Saucepan, from $170 at Mauviel
Terracotta Oil Drizzler
Keeping a terracotta olive oil drizzler instead of an old, oily bottle is a simple way to add panache to your countertop. Terracotta Oil Drizzler, $60 at ABC kitchen & home
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Swap out your French press for Breville’s Barista Express, an easy-to-use espresso machine with and adjustable conical burr grinder. Breville Barista Espress, $600 at Breville
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