denaferrara These pendants can be found at restoration hardware. They are called the Keynes prism pendants and come in two sizes.

11011 it is very very good.realy perfect

Martina Lukáčová very nice :-)

irishchick91 Countertops look like soapstone and marble

carolva Imagine how wonderful to be greeted by this space each morning.

djdenn restoration hardware -bistro pull and I believe aubrey knobs.

Granite Grannies I would say White Fantasy Quartzite (aka Super White Quartzite). It can have more contrast


or it can be more even/ gray all over:

Quartzite is a natural quarried stone that tends to look like marble, but is typically harder than granite.

Granite Grannies Calacatta Marble can vary a lot so depending on which one you like, you might also check out White Macaubas Quartzite:

subeeskitchen The cabinets are custom, and actually the finish color is plain, pure white.

subeeskitchen No - never noticed

subeeskitchen The glass chandelier is a Preciosa brand

subeeskitchen 9'x5'

subeeskitchen Thanks! Did you find the answers to your questions? The floors are fir and the perimeter countertops are pietra di cardosa.

agnessolomon What material is the counter top of the island?

socalgigi hi, i cant find this hardware? i looked on the site, but it seems they do not sell it there? confused . I just love it

subeeskitchen The hardware is available on restorationhardware.com -- under Hardware. Bistro pulls, Aubrey knobs (satin nickel finish)

subeeskitchen Not the same paint, though both are basic/pure "white". The painter supplied his standard ceiling white.

subeeskitchen We bumped out the kitchen and the master bedroom above the kitchen. (The same bay configuration is in the bedroom.)

teresail1 Thanks for your help!

subeeskitchen It took me 4 months and 8 stone yards to find the right slab. (Yes - in NJ) A good stone fabricator should have some insight into where to find slabs meeting your requirements.

subeeskitchen Yes - calcutta gold marble

subeeskitchen Lots of discussion in previously posted questions. The pendants are Hudson Valley "Haverhill" - available through lighting showrooms or online.

subeeskitchen No - not Super White but I don't remember what it was. Some basic ceiling white that the painter chose.

subeeskitchen 2 large steps back and to the left of where this photo was taken

subeeskitchen The same wood flooring is under all the cabinetry. (It's just not finished.)

subeeskitchen We have the tubular handles -- similar without being matchy-matchy with the range.

subeeskitchen The bench was custom built for the space.

Lynda Liptak-Zadeskey Love it but not sure it would work for me. I currently have a heating vent under the window. What could I do about the vent without rerouting the heating ducts?

Caroline Michel I like it......

irises23 Calcutta gold honed granite on island

subeeskitchen yes

jchillis The windowsill is bright white, but really that is all. Am I better off with an off white tile? My counters are new venetian gold.

subeeskitchen It's easy enough to do a test board, but you could also go a shade lighter than the cabinets. Or look at other Houzz photos with off-white cabs to see what you like.

subeeskitchen There is a picture of the mudroom on this site (search for "subeeskitchen" and it should come up). Doesn't show much, though. The laundry alcove is to the left of the sink that's shown; to the right are cabinets, shelves, boot storage, etc. The pantry is in a hallway that connects the mudroom/laundry to the door we go in and out of most of the time. (Yes - ideally the mudroom would've been located off that door, but it didn't work with the old part of the house.) Right now I'm not planning to post additional photos on Houzz, though I may do a pantry feature on my blog at some point soon.

hbhwatkins Sounds great!! Much appreciated!

subeeskitchen 33"

saw10128 also, where did you get the wooden table in background?

subeeskitchen The farm-style table is vintage, but Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware have similar models. The hardware is Restoration Hardware ("Bistro" pulls, "Aubrey" knobs, in brushed/satin finish).

lauriebtown Joychanter, you're right, it's technically a quartzite but when I have said that to some people in the past, they naturally think quartz, a man made material which it is not. I was told that a quartzite is technically a granite with a higher level of quartz in it. This one was on the higher price range, I'm not sure how it compared to marble because I didn't price that knowing I would be looking for every stain and etch mark. I negotiated the price down with my distributor and paid $6k total for two slabs which included install, plumbing hook up and ogee edge. I'm in the dc metro so prices tend to be a bit higher out here. Also, my white macaubus has more swirl pattern but some have very linear straight lines giving it a much more contemporary look. The base color of mine has a touch of gray as apposed to a clean white base on a gray veined marble. Good luck and keep us posted on your selection!

paw9753 Hi can you tell me who you bought you white macumbaus from... I'm shopping for it now in the DC area.. Thanks

subeeskitchen The 60" pine (?) farm-style table is vintage. However, I think Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware carry similar styles. I would actually prefer a pedestal-style for this banquette because the current legs make it hard to slide in around the table.

14271600 Do you have more pictures of this space? love the color on the walls.

subeeskitchen There are several photos of the kitchen on this site - they'll come up if you search for "subeeskitchen" from the home page. There are also kitchen shots scattered throughout my blog, subeeskitchen.com (try the post titled "Inside the Kitchen")

schepke I was curious about your recessed lighting. I'm installing the smaller ones (3"). Do you like them? Are they LED? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I only have experience with the 6" and I feel they are too big for the space. Thx!

subeeskitchen I love the smaller ones. (Ours are not LED, but they're on a dimmer switch to save a little electricity). There are some comments on other Houzz questions regarding the lights & placement. Ours are spaced about 4' apart on centers. (You'll need more of the smaller ones to light the same area, and the smaller ones cost more, but I think they're worth it.)

Kerenza Vines We are looking at a bench seating area for our window. Where did you buy the seating cushions.

subeeskitchen These were custom made by a local sewer.

subeeskitchen The island pendants are Hudson Valley "Haverhill".

subeeskitchen Please refer to previous comments for kitchen dimensions, island dimensions, bench dimensions, etc.

subeeskitchen The fir or the Minwax?? Minwax is everywhere -- HomeDepot, paint stores, etc. I honestly wouldn't go with fir unless you already have it in the house and are trying to match it. (Way too soft.)

Amy K ok, thanks,beautiful kitchen!

popl9425 What are the desk dimensions?

subeeskitchen 45" x 24"

subeeskitchen Thanks - this flooring is long-board fir (from Russia), to match the rest of the house. It had a reddish tint to it even before staining. The stain is MinWax Puritan Pine. Note, however, that new fir is VERY soft, and I don't think I'd recommend it unless you had an open floor plan and were trying to match existing floors. It "patinas" very quickly.

zennifer *style and *wood

jaclyn1122 mastercraftcabinets.com has termafoil cabinets

subeeskitchen It's a personal preference. I think it works very well.

Lenka marble does stain much more easily and it is softer than granite or quartz ... looks good but not practical at all

sbriglio Do u have a seam in the island with the marble

subeeskitchen No seam. You do not want a seam on an island! (especially with marble)

subeeskitchen Thanks - the hood is a ProLine (with remote blower) and the floating shelf is from Danver.

kitkat555 Thank you!

subeeskitchen Thank you! This outcome was the result of a successful collaboration among architect, designer, cabinet maker and homeowner/cook (me!).

juanita007 I loved this kitchen and took the pic in to my countertop supplier and installer. I saw a few and everyone of them, I mean -100% said no way to marble in the kitchen, and even worse feedback I received was no honed marble. It too porous, soft and stains no matter what sealant you use. Unless you have lots of money to have it polished out every six months. Again polished out if you've polished it. It was a big disappointment but I've got a kitchen that's used by kids, teens and a husband I just couldn't chance putting so much $$$ into a kitchen I couldn't really "use". Almost like those couches that grandma had with plastic on them. It's just not a material that anyone I spoke to who installed as well as fixed problems with these types of countertops, hmm plastic on the counters?? Guess it could work lol. Hope your kitchen has stayed looking lovely. I went with a quartz (not man made) for my island. Honed granite, which I was warned will have fingerprint issues ect...) I decided I could still work with it. Hope I have no troubles! Lol

subeeskitchen The chandelier is a Preciosa; this model has been discontinued.

heidimvt Thank you so very much for your prompt response!
Best, Heidi

subeeskitchen Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (eggshell)

subeeskitchen The range hood is 18" high and it's 36" above the range. The chandelier is all glass (or crystal) - no dangling crystals. It's about 30" in diameter (8 arms). Preciosa brand, discontinued model.

subeeskitchen Island is honed Calcutta gold marble.

subeeskitchen The cabinets were custom-built, but are a traditional inset/simple panel design. A long island has benefits (work space, storage) if it works with the scale of the room(s), but it can also make it a little hard to get from one side to the other.

janie62 Thank you so much!!

swimmomruns Fabulous!

Lyn Keyes Thanks, your comments just made my decision easier :-)

Eleanore T Hi Subee-new question about banquette seating. Do you use it? Is it functional? My husband ("the expert") seems to think it won't get utilized and not worth the cost. I told him I would ask the real expert (you). Should i stick with my table and chairs or build this into my new design?

subeeskitchen We do use it all the time - for meals as well as for morning coffee. We might use it even more if the table were a pedestal table vs. one w/four legs. The legs make it a little difficult to get around to the back cushion. We usually just pull the table out to let people get in. Besides the "custom"/built-in look, a built-in banquette also offers the bonus of extra storage. Can you ever have enough storage?

subeeskitchen I use the range ovens most of the time - plenty of room I think. You could go 50" if you're concerned.

daneddy I agonized, lost sleep over this...45" is perfect in a modest kitchen, I suppose if you have a very large kitchen you could go wider than that. We ended up doing ours 46" and is is great too, but our old kitchen in a big "u" required that extra step and it was tiring. This is incredibly important to your future happiness in working in your kitchen. I suggest you lay some card tables out and mimic working in the kitchen, from sink to counter to fridge etc. and see how it feels. My kitchen man with 30 years experience to,d me 42 to 48, yet I still agonized between 45 and 46, but that's just my OCD side I think..our whole kitchen is 13.5x24, with the island down the middle, and it looks quite proportionate with the 46" separation. Good luck!

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subeeskitchen The cabinets and trim most closely match Benjamin Moore Super White.

grovesjessica You've done a beautiful job here... I'm very envious!

kljohnston I love these!! How far apart are they spaced?

subeeskitchen Approx. 54" center to center

schepke we are trying to decide between dual fuel and all gas...how is the all gas for baking or do you have a set of electric for that purpose? your kitchen is beautiful...nicely done!

subeeskitchen I do have an electric wall oven to the left of the range. Since it has digital controls (and a pure convection mode), I'll use that for baking when I need to be exact. (Or when it's hot out and I don't want the extra heat from the range.) Honestly, though - I love how quickly the gas oven heats up, and how hot it gets (great for pizzas, roasting, and it does a beautiful job with baking as well. (I also love the BlueStar's infrared broiler.) So if I could only have one oven, I'd probably go with gas.

subeeskitchen Benjamin Moore Super White is the trim color throughout the house (in a satin finish - we used Impervo oil-based). However, the cabinetmaker used his own special cabinet paint/epoxy finish -- not a Benjamin Moore paint. It's a satin finish, and matches Super White perfectly, however.

subeeskitchen Some manufacturers call the finished "satin" and some call it "brushed". It's basically the same, as in "not shiny".

rogerpowell where can i get the pendant light

subeeskitchen To the left and the right of the range, and to the right of the sink. And electrical strips on each end of the island. And basically all over the kitchen because of building code.

subeeskitchen Dimensions are roughly 16'x24'; it's mostly open (to the family room) on one side.

subeeskitchen The right side of the kitchen is open to a family room of about the same size, minus the bay window extension. There is a smaller entry to the kitchen just behind where this photo was taken. The mudroom is outside this smaller entry, to the left, and there's a pantry to the right. We don't have immediate plans to post detailed layouts on this site. (Some approximate dimensions have been posted in earlier comments.)

subeeskitchen Pure white. White white.

billndeb Like the white white

clem9 What type of countertops?

subeeskitchen Perimeter is pietra cardosa; island is calcutta gold marble.

subeeskitchen Kitchen width is approx. 16'; the back window side of the bay is 8' and the banquette is 22" deep. The banquette/bench base is 16" high, which is maybe 1" too tall because I wanted thick cushions (these are 4" with foam and batting) so it's overall a little high for table seating. (OK for kids, though)

tracygradolph Love this! I have a banquette and light bright small kitchen....trying to figure out what fabric to use. Need some "wow factor"...everything is too beige. Any suggestions would help???.

subeeskitchen I personally like beige! However, even with a beige/taupe scheme it's important to throw in some contrast, i.e. charcoal gray. Since custom cushions can be expensive, I wouldn't go too trendy with a fabric scheme; keep the "wow factor" to the pillows or accessories (that can be changed easily when your tastes change).

schepke what brand of microwave did you use for your built in...it looks nice.

subeeskitchen We went with a relatively inexpensive Sharp microwave w/a stainless trim kit/surround. Works great. HOWEVER, this is something I didn't consider and next time I'll do differently: (because I'm a little OCD) -- the digital clock LED is yellow on the microwave and bright blue on the Dacor oven right below it.

subeeskitchen You will love it!

msdivinedc I've decided to go with Cambria because it is much more user friendly and now I'm down to two choices Linwood or Berkeley. As I noted above I'm going with a travertine backsplash and off-white cabinets. I really like both choices although Berkeley seems a little more "blingie" than the Linwood. Anyway suggestions. The Berkeley has more contrast in it than the Linwood but does have specks of gold in it.

And just as an FYI for those struggling with countertop selection as I am right now, make sure you bring home a good size sample along with the backsplash to see what it looks like in your kitchen. It does make a difference from what it looks like in the showroom with the flouresant lights.

subeeskitchen There is a back, built at a slight incline for comfort. However, we didn't factor in the window sill trim, which extends out over the bench back. So the nice angled back doesn't do much good. However, the pillows help. For eating at the table, it's not really an issue. For lounging, people usually lean back in the corners of the bay, or lie down like it were a daybed.

subeeskitchen Pure white.

subeeskitchen We used Wexford Custom Renovations, based out of Madison, NJ. Darren Edsall custom-built the cabinetry and window bench.

Travis Robert Renovations Great space and looks like the kitchen has a nice flow with lots of natural light.

subeeskitchen The natural light is key. On most days we don't even need to turn on the lights. The cabinets and trim are pure white/ white white.

subeeskitchen The cabinets were custom-built by Darren Edsall of NJ.

subeeskitchen Ceiling is 9 feet; The crown is about 9" total -- several pieces were used together to beef it up.

subeeskitchen Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray

Lowes would like to know the size of window.

bmarie2012 http://www.thwstone.com/Products.html#anchor_59 this is my local vendor for countertops, we were going to go with marble in our kitchen but began to read up on the wear and tear that it COULDNT take, so we have decided to go with a stone that has more of a marble look to it without being actual marble, so far we have found some great looks but we havent settled yet! its best to just go and look at your slabs before you decide

Clearstone, LLC That's old school thinking. Marble is the prettiest stone available and the problem associated with marble was solved years ago. Acid-etching is caused when acidic products come in contact with marble. Clearstone prevents anything acidic from coming in contact with the stone by coating it with a layer of protection - a coating. It's safe to use in a kitchen and provides at least a 15 year warranty. It can be either highly polished or honed look. Locate trained applicators at www.ClearstoneUSA.com. Now, go take a look at the beautiful marble choices out there!

subeeskitchen Hi - I'm pretty sure the stain we used was Minwax Puritan Pine. The wood is fir, which had a redish cast. (We were trying to match the old fir floors throughout the rest of the house.)

bbtied Thank you!!'

subeeskitchen Bench is about 22" deep; the back of the bench is built at a slight incline for comfort.

subeeskitchen The large pendants are Hudson Valley's Haverhill. The glass chandelier was from Preciosa but this model has been discontinued.

kristigrooms I understand that the chandelier by preciosa is discontinued but could you tell me the model please?

schepke what pattern of Sunbrella did you use? it blends so beautifully.

subeeskitchen Thanks - it's taupe/antique beige rib.

subeeskitchen The perimeter countertops are pietra cardosa in a honed finish.

subeeskitchen Cabinet hardware is from Restoration Hardware.

Lora Niazov Ditto please, would also like to know the dimensions of the kitchen

subeeskitchen Hi - I don't have the architect's plans in front of me, but it's approx. 15'x23'

subeeskitchen Hi - thanks -- they are from Restoration Hardware. ("Bistro")

subeeskitchen These are Loewen windows.

subeeskitchen Desk is 45". Would've liked a few inches wider, to accommodate wider/file folder drawers below.

jburton Can you please tell me what the name of your discontinued chandelier is? I am thinking about having a custom chandelier made and would love to find a good picture of your discontinued model online to reference. Thanks .

subeeskitchen If I can find the invoice with the model name or number I'll post it. The lighting showroom where we bought it has gone out of business.

finch_jenny Where can the pendant lights in the kitchen be purchased?

subeeskitchen The pendants are Hudson Valley's Haverhill; chandelier in the bay is a Preciosa model that's been discontinued.

subeeskitchen Hardware is from Restoration Hardware. Pulls are "Bistro".

subeeskitchen The mud room flooring is black slate.

Jeanne Exner Thanks it looks great!

subeeskitchen Printed pillows are from Restoration Hardware.

lorageller Can you tell me where you got the table from and it's dimensions. I'm looking for a table just like this. Thanks

darleneashley Where did you find the table and what are the measurements?

subeeskitchen Thanks - The ceilings are 9'. Windows are 62" high (excluding trim).

subeeskitchen Hi - sorry for the delay. I'm the homeowner collaborated on much of the kitchen design. The 48" floating stainless shelf is from Danver; I ordered it online (available through many retailers).

Clearstone, LLC Clearstone can be applied anywhere in the country. If we don't have a trained applicator in your city Clearstone trainers will come do the application. www.ClearstoneUSA.com

juanita007 Clearstone LLC are you in Canada too?

subeeskitchen 2 steps from where this picture was taken -- around the corner from the fridge and this entrance passageway to the kitchen.

Lauren Huff Can we see a floor plan somewhere?

call23 What type of flooring and color did you use?

subeeskitchen The floors are fir, to match the rest of the old house. I'm pretty sure we ended up with Puritan Pine from Minwax for the stain.

subeeskitchen The backsplash is just basic subway tile, with "Silverado" grout to add some contrast and "age".

subeeskitchen Island is Calcutta Gold marble and perimeter counters are pietra cardoza.

Eutree Wide Plank Flooring Bona makes a great product. +1

rmpuppin thank you all!

subeeskitchen Yes - custom-made is the way to go for a perfect fit. The fabric is Sunbrella outdoor fabric, so they clean up very easily (usually with just a damp sponge).

subeeskitchen Thanks! Cabinets were custom-made (Darren Edsall of NJ); he put a crown and trim together to take it all the way up to the ceiling. (9') Moulding sprayed to match cabinetry.

subeeskitchen Very functional! The pendants are Hudson Valley 7315 in satin nickel.

subeeskitchen Range is a 48", 8-burner Blue Star -- very powerful but I love it. Unused burners make a great place to set hot pans from the oven. Hood is 48" ProLine with a powerful remote blower (blower is in the attic). I found the Danver stainless floating shelf online.

subeeskitchen Both sink fixtures are Dornbracht (Tara)

erinblackhurst1 Your wood floor looks fabulous, but if you were to do a tile floor instead, what color/style of tile would you recommend that would still look good with all the cabinetry, countertops, etc?

subeeskitchen I have large (12x24) dark gray slate tiles in my mudroom and really like them. Belgian bluestone is a great look, but it's expensive and I don't know how it would hold up for kitchen usage (etching from acids, etc. ) Maybe there's a dark brown or charcoal veining in your countertops that could be tied into a floor color? Best bet is to get a bunch of samples from a tile showroom and see what you like best.

subeeskitchen Thanks - these are cuttings from my native dogwood tree.

babykitty Twigs are from a curly willow tree and are usually available in 4 to 5 ft. length, either from finding a tree and, or yhey may be purchased at any wholesale flower mart.

subeeskitchen Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray

subeeskitchen The pendants are Hudson Valley 7315 in satin nickel. The chandelier over the table is a Preciosa (model discontinued). Hope this helps.

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subeeskitchen Thanks! It's Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray.

kbangs Love the color and look of the Pietra Cardosa, especially against the white cabinetry.
How does it hold up with kids and the inevitable spills?
I am trying to decide between the Jet Mist granite and the Pietra Cardosa.

bumbles12 Lovely kitchen but the really winner here is the windows and the shape of the room.

spaul what is the faucet?? thank you!

subeeskitchen Faucets are Dornbracht ("Tara" model)

jfine2 Subees,

I think your kitchen is gorgeous. I am married to an Italian with the pasta at least once or twice a week but I am not letting that change my mind after seeing your home. We were in Italy some years ago and marble is all over for hundreds of years. One question about the Pietra cards marble how is that with cleaning because that is close to the cooktop and sink where all of the prep work is really done? Thanks in advance.

subeeskitchen Hi - Trying to catch up on comments. I went with pietra over soapstone because all of the soapstone I saw was too green -- I wanted gray. The pietra cleans easily, even right next to the stove. No staining, even with heavy use. The only complaint would be the softness -- there are quite a few chips around the sink cutout (from heavy pots, pans, etc). I still don't think I'd do it differently, however.

subeeskitchen 9' ceiling, windows 28"x62" (inside dimensions)

starrbaby my kitchen is 10 x 12, which kitchen would fit