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Our clients wanted to update their home to a more
contemporary style that would better reflect their
personalities and tastes. Much of the home was
renovated and the kitchen was the key feature. With a
penchant for entertaining and a passion for culinary
pursuits, they wanted to make sure their home provided
the perfect backdrop for both social gatherings as
well as day-to-day living. This space needed to be
reconfigured to maximize its functionality and add the
wow factor that would anchor the entire renovation.
The renovation included a complete remodel that
included new custom cabinetry, tile, countertops,
flooring, appliances, plumbing, hardware and lighting.
Adding to the home wasn't an option, so in order to
increase the functionally of the kitchen we had to work
with the available space and reconfigure it to achieve
the homeowner's goals. Full-height custom cabinetry
with drawers and glass doors on the left side wall
ensured that not only was storage not lost but gained
with the overall renovation, and a beautiful display area
was created. We also added floating shelves to create
another distinct display space. The second island was
removed to open up the space. In the butler's pantry we
removed the doors to have the space feel like an
addition to the kitchen rather than a separate space. A
steam oven was added for functionality as well as a
spectacular bar to create a perfect transition to the
formal dining room and achieve the goal of making a
great entertaining space. The custom metal La Cornue
range and island from France provide a dramatic focal
point for this unique space. Black tile was used on the
walls to complement the island and range. The dramatic
look was also carried throughout the home by changing
the window trim to black.
THIRD PLACE / LARGE TRADITIONAL KITCHEN
Mark Cayen,
Design Consultant
Empire Kitchen & Bath
