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The arched ceiling and beautiful faux-finished surfaces give an irresistible floating feeling to this kitchen. Glass pendant fixtures lead the eye downward and illuminate the central island. Cabinets are bleached ash, lacquered here and there for accent. The residential-commercial range is backed with light-filtering glass block and limestone tiles, repeating the limestone of the floor. Faux-finished cabinets for flatware and glasses line the attached butler's pantry; an additional sink and dishwasher handle major entertaining. A STUDY IN DIAMONDS The homeowners wanted a new, larger kitchen that also had to say avantgarde. The kitchen style evolved as both clients and designers started with a diamond motif, liked it in copper, then chose mahogany to complement the copper. Indeed, copper and mahogany abound. To complete the look, the range area has a shiny quilted-steel backsplash; oak floors have mahogany strip inserts following the island and room outline; walls and ceiling bays are finished with a pale faux-finish paint. A skylight is concealed in one ceiling bay. But this kitchen works hard, too. At the heart of the cooking area is a professional, six-burner gas range; an electric wok is located just to the left. The large, granite-covered island with its double stainless steel sink is accessible from both cooktop and microwave; the pass-through area has a second sink. PINING massive stone chimney was all that remained from a devastating fire; after sandblasting, it became the center around which the new kitchen and living space revolved. In the kitchen, knotty pine cabinets, strip oak flooring, and bright cobalt blue tiles evoke the country theme. The cooktop area is the center of attention; sink and dining areas occupy opposite ends; and a breakfast peninsula adjoins the sink area. Pine roof decking towers over all, supported by sturdy beams and iron framing ties. Bay windows at both ends, plus a skylight high in the ceiling, bring in daylight; when night falls, downlights, tracks, and Italian halogen pendants take over. LOOKING FOR LIGHT The owners of this small windowless kitchen had two priorities: first, they wanted European styling and efficiency; second, they wanted to create a feeling of light. The solution was to combine pale gray laminate cabinets and sleek white appliances, hard-working pullouts and lazy Susans for storable, black countertops, and diamond-accented vinyl flooring. Custom tile work was added for contrast. As a final touch, these components were mixed with effective lighting: low-voltage mono-tracks and 120-volt downlights for general light, undercabinet fluorescents for countertop tasks, and halogen downlights for punch. | ||||||
| Last Updated ( Monday, 31 August 2009 ) | ||||||
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