Maximum storage and efficiency.
White Gold | The multilevel cabinets allow the Calacatta Gold marble to shine. Dishes are stored in low drawers near the Bosch stainless steel dishwasher.
Open and Shut | The kitchen design allows for conversation to the family room, but the dining bar hides any mess from sight.
Open and Shut | The entry functions as a mudroom, with smoked bamboo wallcovering in a herringbone pattern adding depth to closets and complementing wide plank white-oak flooring.
Peaceful escape in an adjoining mudroom.
Home on the Range | An antiqued and waxed cold-rolled steel range and hood is the focal point of the kitchen.
Home on the Range | The 39-inch sink is verde karzai granite; the custom-stained butternut cabinetry by SBD Kitchens has wrought-iron custom hardware.
Serenity Now | Custom sliding barn doors can separate the kitchen from noise in the dining room.
Hidden storage: double-decker drawer.
Cordon Bleu | The kitchen island was painted a custom blue to match the Provence Blue CornuFé range.
Great Wall | An entire wall of custom cabinetry by Kitchens by Deane provides exceptional storage.
Secret Message | The family message center was tucked out of sight in a cabinet.
Cordon Bleu | The kitchen island was painted a custom blue to match the Provence Blue CornuFé range.
Proportion for everyday living.
Bella Vista | The focus of the kitchen is directed outside toward a spectacular outdoor fireplace. The marble island features a hammered and polished nickel sink.
Counter Point | Honed black countertops set off white paneled walls.
Light Bright | The old kitchen in this antique home was small and dark. A new window over the sink, a wall of French doors and Lutron GRAFIK Eye multi-zoned lighting make the room light and open.
Happy Hour | A pantry was converted into a wet bar that features a 48-bottle wine cooler.
This article appears in the January 2011 issue of Cottages & Gardens.