by Michael Robert Construction
Westfield, NJ, US 07090 · 59 photos
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Anti McMansion
http://www.michaelrobertconstruction.com

This bright, white, classic “Nantucket” style kitchen was part of the home's 1200 square foot expansion. Built around the needs of a chef and their family, this is a cook’s kitchen built for entertaining. The workspace and flow makes the kitchen as much of a joy to work in as it is to relax with friends in. The bright white cabinets and the cool grey island are complemented by the sea of white marble countertops. The extra deep stainless sink and commercial-style faucet lend an industrial feel to the kitchen, but the built-in banquette and custom window create a cozy, family-friendly feel.
Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

 
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rnjanke wrote:
Ceiling height - Do you know the ceiling height in this room? Thanks! »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Hi! Yes, these are 8' ceilings.
3 months ago ·
Annette Amazing job with 8 ft ceilings!
2 months ago ·
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nathendo wrote:
Cabinets - Are these inset cabinets or just made to look that way? »
· Comment · 5 months ago
Michael Robert Construction They are frameless, made to look inset. Our cabinet maker ordered stock Brookhaven cabinets and added 1" inserts and custom panels to give them a furniture look, while saving us thousands of dollars.
5 months ago ·
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tamarh wrote:
loves the colours of this kitchen - what type of counter top? what did you use for backsplash? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Thank you! We used honed Carrara marble for the countertops, and very basic white subway tile as the backsplash.
7 months ago ·
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lovlyspirit wrote:
Pendants - Absolutely love this kitchen. Would you share the size of benson lights y'all used. I'm having a similar size island done and I can not decide between the 7 or 13 in lamps. Thank you and beautiful work. »
· Comment · 8 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Hi and thank you! These are the 8" Benson pendants from restoration hardware. We struggled a bit with that too, but in the end I'm happy with our decision. The next size would have been nice, but too much of a statement for what I was going for. I didn't want the lights to be the focal point of the kitchen. Good luck with your project!
8 months ago ·
lovlyspirit Thank you for your time. I will most definitely take your advice into consideration.
8 months ago ·
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kshavu wrote:
Love the size of the island! - What are the dimensions of the island and distance between pendant lights? Thanks! »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Thanks! The island is 116" x 51" and there are 3' between the pendants.
10 months ago ·
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mollygoidel wrote:
what color is the grey island - What color is grey? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Michael Robert Construction It is a Brookhaven color- standard from the cabinet company. I believe it's 504 or 505... There aren't many like it so it wouldn't be hard to find.
10 months ago ·
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shevralegs wrote:
Do you have a pantry hidden somewhere else? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Michael Robert Construction Yes, in the butler's pantry! We have pull out drawers and large cabinets.
14 months ago ·
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3christine wrote:
where can I find the barstools? »
· Comment · 19 months ago
Michael Robert Construction The light fixtures are actually the Restoration Hardware Benson pendants
19 months ago ·
Amanda Webster Design Yes, I forgot they make them also, there are so many renditions of these out there!
Thanks,
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