Every now and then I get a client who knows exactly what they want. As much as I enjoy guiding the aesthetics it's always a joy to have decisions come easily. This is such a project. My main input was in the layout and cabinet selection. We removed the peninsula with a sink and added an island. Sink moved to the wall and island has room for 2 seats. Before the clients never used the table on the other side of peninsula and 1/3 of the kitchen wasn't being used, pity. We doubled the pantry space and got rid of a deep, hard to reach corner with a tall pantry. Better lighting and a new spot for the TV. Now this space is really getting used !
Cabinets: Reginato Designs, Bellmont Cabinet Co. 1600 and 1900 lines, alabaster paint on Index door style. Construction and lighting layout : David Cattarusa, Cattarusa Builders.
Granite: Arizona Tile " White Ice " .Flooring from : Floors on First, Benicia. Tile: Western Tile, Concord. Appliances, Neel Patel at Freidmans. Plus Lola, the Havanese
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| View from the foyer |
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| Stools tucked under "table" part of island. Lola on the job. |
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Arts and Craft style pendants, White Ice granite, 2 1/4 thick on island while perimeter is 1 1/2 thick., adds visual weight to island.
Mitered edge, no seam. |
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View of cooktop from island seating. Angled end cabinet to help with traffic flow.
Dining room through doorway. |
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| Kohler farm sink, "Whitehaven" with low bridge. Best of both worlds, like a one bowl but 2 areas. |
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Roomy in front of Frig and ovens.
Square knobs mirror door style and bin pulls keep the "Arts and Craft" feel. |
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| Back of island, entertainment beverage and wine units. |
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Glass front door for glasses. Dishwasher on left with panel. This helps minimize the stainless steel factor.
Recycle & trash on right. |
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| Tricky corner, frig, pantry and ovens. Clearance is the issue. |
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| Cooktop area, with lots of useful drawers ! Low key hood. Glass "subway" tile, subtle color variation adds interest. |
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| Lots of usable counter top space. |
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| View into hallway |
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| New TV area, Lola likes it ! |
