1963 House & Gardens - House of ideas, built in Inwood Oaks, Houston, Texas - part #3

This House of Ideas kitchen, is as invitingly decorative as any room in the house. This is due partly to the colors- predominantly Antique Gold and Bronze Green and partly to the sophisticated but easy-to-care-for finish on the cabinets (the result of an undercoat of Bronze Green, a surface coat of Clay Beige, an overglaze of Espresso applied with a graining comb). Ingratiating decorative details like the white porcelain knobs and pewter-finished plates on the cabinet doors and the series of ceramic vegetable plaques sculptured by Martha Mood also contribute to the kitchen's living room look. An acoustical plaster ceiling absorbs clatter.

The peninsular cooking counter, right, divides the work area from the storage and breakfast area, and the round section at the end makes each of the surface burners equally easy to reach. Below the oven built into the wall next to the door to the party pantry is a pull- out broiler. All the appliances are gas, including the dishwasher.

The breakfast area is like a second dining room-a cheerful place for children's meals or family suppers. Table top of plastic-laminated walnut has wrought-iron base painted Antique Gold. Sheer wool curtains are drawn across sliding doors that open to rear terrace.

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source: House and Garden Magazine | August 1963