by Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc
San Francisco, CA, US 94103 · 108 photos
Modern Kitchen Island
http://www.michaelmerrill.net/portfolio/?portfolio=kitchens&photo=11-1

This kitchen peninsula also serves as a casual dining area where the owners may watch TV. Note the unusual flamed granite countertop, the dramatic faucet, and the oversized single stainless steel sink. (2006-2008)

 
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terri1003 wrote:
I want to put this in my Island 6 X 5'5 with 32 sink concerned it may overpower. go Vidgo or Kraus? - I want to put this in my Island 6 X 5'5 with the 32 sink but concerned it may overpower. Also, is it worth the cost? »
· Comment · 7 weeks ago
terri1003 I love the Faucet/sink. I want to put in my center kitchen Island but worried is too big for the space...and also wondering which brand Kraus or Vigo?
6 weeks ago ·
Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc This faucet is neither brand. I am not familiar with the brands you are mentioning. If you are worried that you will find it too big, maybe you should trust your intuition.
6 weeks ago ·
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terri1003 wrote:
I'm considering the sames Kraus double Faucet. Was wondering pro and cons since it is a very large item. - I'm considering the sames Kraus double Faucet. Was wondering pro and cons since it is a very large item. »
· Comment · 7 weeks ago
Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc This faucet was by Dornbracht. Very fine quality with a price tag to go along with it.
6 weeks ago ·
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lindareale wrote:
Very practical area. What brand is the dishwasher please? »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc The dishwasher is from Asko. We were gratified to receive first place in Kitchen Design by ASID for this project. The entire free standing house is just over 800 square feet.
2 months ago ·
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christymack wrote:
What brand/type of wine fridge is in this kitchen? Love the design. Thanks! »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc The wine refrigerator is from Sub-Zero , Model 424.
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ericphx wrote:
what species wood are the cabinets? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc Quarter-sawn oak
11 months ago ·
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cramer4 wrote:
Any idea what type of sink this is? »
· Comment · 17 months ago
Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc We specified an undermount sink from Franke.
9 months ago ·
Create Good In my opinion, The next evolution in sinks is below.
Notice the seam around drain is gone.
Dan Sullivan
President
Create Good LLC
Seamless Sink
9 months ago ·
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mom2boys wrote:
Is the TV in the kitchen a good idea or not? I really want it, my hubby is against... We have a big tv in our family room and that's it... Please advise, Thanks! »
· Comment · 4 years ago
memo3 I agree with your hubby. I have lived without TV for nearly nine years now and I enjoy life more. I don' t need or miss the drama and negativity that is almost constant on TV. I also prefer to spend time during meals actually having conversations with my family. Pick up a hand craft and work on it while waiting for the water to boil or put a stationary bike in your kitchen, you'll get two things done at once!
9 months ago ·
Futuro Futuro Kitchen Range Hoods iPad / tablet / laptop is a great alternative to a TV - it can be moved around according to what space you're not actively using for prep/cooking, and it's very convenient for recipe lookup, or Internet radio in the background.

It's a VERY good idea to have a screen protector, to guard against water splashes and airborne grease. Better yet, a water-resistant case - Lifeproof makes a good one.
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added by Rebekah Zaveloff to Kitchen Layouts: Island or a Peninsula?
Here you can really see how much space is gained by connecting this peninsula to the wall. If this were an island with circulation on both sides, that wine refrigerator would have to go, plus some. The top, without any counter space on the right of the sink, would be too small to for a comfortable workspace.
Let's start off simply: You can incorporate a smaller wine refrigerator by sacrificing one lower cabinet.
Advantages: Stainless steel sinks come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, and can be made very large and deep. Depending on the gauge, stainless steel's durability can stand the test of time. In fact, hot pots and pans can be loaded directly into a stainless steel kitchen sink without damaging its surface. Fragile dishes are also less likely to break when dropped into a stainless steel sink, since it's not as hard as stone. Aesthetically, these sinks allow for cohesiveness in finishes, since so many modern appliances are stainless steel.
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