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by Northlight Architects LLC
Chicago, IL, US 60618 · 54 photos
Northlight Architects
http://www.northlightarchitects.com/portfolio_kt.html

The kitchen was relocated to relate to the rear deck and backyard. Since the house is located on a tight urban site, windows were added above the cabinets to balance the light throughout the room. Modern appliances were set in traditional cabinetry.

 
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e34072 wrote:
What type of floors in this picture? - What type of floors does this house have and if it is stained, what stain did you use? Thanks!!! »
· Comment · 2 months ago
Northlight Architects LLC I believe these floors were oak with a cherry stain.
2 months ago ·
e34072 Great! Thanks! Do you know what stain it is? I love it! Thanks!
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mimom6 wrote:
Love the window treatments on the doors. Are they inside the glass or a blind? - If it is a blind, what type and mantfacturer, please »
· · Comment · 2 months ago
Northlight Architects LLC They are blinds in the glass, not sure of the manufacturere, maybe Marvin.
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camillejames11 wrote:
Is the microwave recessed? - How did you get the microwave flush with upper cabinets? Most microwaves are deeper than this. Is it recessed between the studs? Thanks! »
· Comment · 8 months ago
bhernan I believe, we recessed the wall a little bit between studs to have it set back, still had to have some insulation behind though
7 months ago ·
camillejames11 Thank you, it looks very sharp!
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scp5894 wrote:
Does anyone know who makes the microwave in the photo? Thanks »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Elaine M. Rushlow C.K.D. Could be just a regular microwave. You can buy "Trim Kits" to make them look built in it is done quite regularly when installing one above a wall oven. The better "all appliance stores" should be able to help you out. Click on this link to give you an idea. https://panasonic.ca/english/appliance/microwave/trimkit.asp
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bjyizhang wrote:
what's the color and make of the countertop? »
· Comment · 18 months ago
Northlight Architects LLC concrete countertops from a company in Chicago that I think is called Chicago Concrete Studio
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marideenlassen wrote:
Sorry, wall color of the back wall? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
marideenlassen wrote:
What is the color of the wall in the back? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
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This is interesting. The microwave is a bit set back from the countertop but I see real life happening around this microwave: a couple teenagers doing their homework on these stools while noshing on some nachos that Mom just pulled out of the microwave.
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