by J. Stephens Interiors
Far Hills, NJ, US 07931 · 33 photos
French Normandy Kitchen
http://www.jstephensinteriors.com

A warm and wlecoming kitchen awaits these homeowners every morning. The kitchen was specifically designed to coordinate beautifully with the clients older home which had a very European flavor to it. The warmth and and elegance of the mustard cabinets contrasts with the use the slate and wood floor. New wrought iron fixtures were custom designed to bring in a feeling of old world elegance. Hand done plaster walls received further aging through a combination of a multi layer glaze .

 
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spilozo wrote:
Wall Finish - What type of finish is on the walls? Are they textured or just a faux paint finish? And what is the color? Great work! »
· Comment · 2 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Thank you for the compliments. This is a textured plaster wall with a multi layer faux finish on it that gives it the old world appearance. so there is no one color to reference.
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ositurca wrote:
between the range top and the vent hood and how many CFMs in the blower? - High mount vent hood over window »
· Comment · 3 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Hello I am sorry I cannot answer your question as I did not specify the blower.
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michaelergeron wrote:
How do you clean both floor surfaces without damaging the wood? »
· Comment · 5 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Hi Michael, For the most part, the kitchen floor can be swept or vacumned, For a depp clean. You would clean the stone per manufactures instructions. I cannot remember the finish we put on the wood whether it was a polyurathene of a waxed finish. My homeowner has not had any problems with this treatment. it looks as good as the day we put it in!
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nvandop wrote:
I love the floor, but wonder about the expansion and shrinking of the wood, was there a special grout used? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Hello, Thank you for your question. We have not had any problems on this job with the situation you describe. I cannot remember the grout we used. Your tile installer and millworker should work together to come up with the best solution for you. If you should need design help to replicate this floor we are happy to help. Many Thanks
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carlmazz wrote:
what size tile and width of wood floor board? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Hi Carl, I cannot remember that exact tile size of these tiles . They are not made in the US. They may have variation. However, there are four tiles per diamond. The Wood floor boards are at least 3" wide.
Hope this helps.
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kboyens wrote:
I love the countertops ... What is used? Wher can I get it. Thanks »
· Comment · 10 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Hi

The counter tops are soap stone on the perimeter and Jersuleum yellow limestone on the island.
Thank you for your interest
J. Stephens Interiors
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kath913leen wrote:
Challenge of cleaning window - Does the vent above the stove compensate enough for the cooking vapors that could make keeping the window clean? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Hi

I have not heard any complaints from the client. Thank-you for your interest
J. Stephens Interiors
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cylori wrote:
Name of slate used on the floor? - Is that Autumn Gold slate on the floor? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
J. Stephens Interiors Each manufacturer uses a different name to name their tiles. natural stone has quite a variation. This stone was called Chinese slate .However, if you like it, best to take the photo with you when looking , Otherwise if you like I can locate the tile for you if you purchase it thru my firm.
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cresse wrote:
Where can we buy the vent-a-hood? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Texas Lightsmith Oh well, in that case you should call Texas Lightsmith
13 months ago · ·
J. Stephens Interiors Hellom yes as discussed above this is a custom hood in copper with a patinaed finish. Thank-you for your interest. J. Stephens Interiors
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nursej40 wrote:
What is the name of the beautiful flooring? Is it a combination of slate and wood or one piece? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
starcha5 You may try to use wood looking tile instead. You may find it at any home improvement store.
4 months ago ·
J. Stephens Interiors Thank-you for your interest in my work. This is a Chinese slate and oak board flooring. Totally maintainance free. It was custom designed and laid up for this job. J. Stephens Interiors
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Sabrina Pitre wrote:
I would love to know the name of the paint color on the cabinets. »
· Comment · 17 months ago
starcha5 Most likely it's a mixture of orange, yellow and light green.
7 months ago ·
J. Stephens Interiors Hi All

These are custom made cabinets by a company called Hammer and Nail in NJ The color is mustard. If you speak to Bart Lidsky there he will be able to help you or I can too!
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jordan1234 wrote:
Who is the supplier for the cabinets »
· Comment · 2 years ago
J. Stephens Interiors I worked with a compnay called Hammer and Nail here in NJ to create this look for my cleints.
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added by Lisa Frederick to 11 Colors From the Spice Cabinet
Mustard-color cabinetry glows in this Old World-inspired kitchen. The gentle yet bright hue opens up the space. I can only imagine how warm and cozy it looks as the light softens in the evening.
added by Lawrence Karol to Expert Panel: Kitchen Color
Mellow yellow. If you're looking for a take on a French Normandy country home, yellow might be your color. "This room was designed to emulate what a kitchen might look like in the countryside of France," says Jo Ann Alston, principal at J. Stephens Interiors. "The mustard yellow is very indicative of a French color palette, and the hand-done plaster technique on the walls, with the overglaze of a faux-finish technique, makes the walls look aged.""Using just one color in the room allows for other features to shine such as the wonderful wrought iron light fixtures, the copper hood, and the slate floor," she says. "The oak board and Chinese slate floor is a take off on the beautiful herringbone wood floors that you sometimes see in French homes."
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