Seems everyone likes to see what the designers own home looks like. Most designers will take risks in their own homes that they might not with a clients. I designed this kitchen, great room and house 22 years ago. I took an older home and gutted it, put on a 2nd story and redid everything but the front porch. It fits in with the old neighborhood. I redid the island about 6 years ago when I got lucky and was able to buy the 48 inch range off a showroom floor. White cabinets, love them and they never go out of Style!
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| 3 inch thick mahogany butcher block top. Painted sub-floor of fir. Wall of glass windows and doors lead to garden. |
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| Wine rack over messy but loved photo frig gallery |
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| Brother Peter's self portrait, in oil. 1964 |
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| 10 ft original ceilings |
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| My top hats as I call them over glass front doors. Like the top of a Secretary. |
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| Post is where there was a solid wall that we took down to open up room. At the time, 22 years ago, everyone thought I was nuts to do this. Now we all want open rooms. |
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| Gracie likes it !! |
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| White plain slab cabinet doors on perimeter and shaker style on island. |
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| Chippendale style bracket foot |
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| TV in closet, can close the doors and get rid of it when needed. |
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| Dark knobs on island and stainless on perimeter. Like to mix things up ! |
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| Slipcovers great with dogs. Grandpa's Chinese chest he bought right off of Fisherman's wharf in the 1920's. |
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| Box balls with impatience in pots. |
