The kitchen of accessories consultant Joan Epstein reflects her sense of color and design. Glossy red-laminate cabinets, black accessories and maple woodwork come together in a sophisticated yet playful way. Black accessories and a black dishwasher set off the red-laminate cabinets. Accessories expert Joan Epstein advises using things you love in any way you like. She considers her dining table a blank palette and sets it differently for every meal with colorful plates and glasses and bright napkins.
Organization is the key to creative accessorizing.
Joan Epstein shows Joan Kohn, host of HGTV's Kitchen Design , the large closet she designed, which allows her to see all her dishes and table linens at a glance. Whether you completely redecorate your kitchen or remodel one area at a time, adding your own personal touch will ensure satisfying results. Joan Epstein, an accessories consultant, puts a unique spin on everything. Surfaces in red laminate provide the intense color and glossy look she wanted, and the brilliant red, combined with black accessories and maple woodwork, creates a look that's both sophisticated and fun. Joan says the key to accessorizing is to use things you love in pleasing ways.