Nod to Mod

A no-frills design approach allows bold color to take center stage in this kitchen. Contemporary pendant lighting and sleek drawer pulls keep the look streamlined. Brushed-glass cabinet doors disguise what’s stored inside but etched letters serve a purpose. “I don’t know my way around the kitchen, so if I’m looking for pancake syrup, my wife Paige can say, ‘Look in cabinet C,’” says owner and architect Tim McNamara.