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Eastlake

1830-1880

Eastlake Home
Charles Lock Eastlake indirectly created the look when his book Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and Other Details was published in the late 1800s. Designs in the book became the basis of furniture and building styles of the era.

General description:

  • Multistory
  • Similar in style to the Queen Anne, yet more restrained in overall design and ornamentation

 

Exterior features to consider in kitchen design:

  • Exterior trim adds structural significance to design
  • Wood, stone, or brick, with sometimes a mix of all three to add a multicolor effect

 

Recommended kitchen design elements:

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Cabinet Doors
Type: Lipped or full overlay
Style: Raised square panel
Finish: Stain or paint
Wood: Cherry, maple, or oak 

Countertops
Laminate
Soapstone
Granite

Flooring
Linoleum
Slate
Wood

Architectural Details
Crown moulding 
Chair rail