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Continuing the lines of the existing wrap-around porch, we were able to create a family kitchen with a raised ceiling culminating in a large skylight. The warmth of natural lighting highlights the palate of the material selection. The kitchen extends out to a new deck and yard beyond.

Photographs © Stacy Zarin-Goldberg

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Transitional eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with black countertops — Houzz

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February 27, 2013

sherskowitz wrote:

floor stain - who makes this chocolate floor stain?

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ginadigiuseppe

pottery barj from six years ago. I did not use the slip covers that came with the chairs but had them made--a microfiber from Duralee

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annemarie sears

do you know the size of the windows in breakfast nook?

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March 19, 2012

hilarysandberg wrote:

What type of flooring is used here?

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This floor has a satin finish.

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sekranz

whos the manufacturer

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January 11, 2014

sebring925 wrote:

Flooring - What kind of flooring?

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tsquared93

They asnwered this on different photo: -Floor- red oak strip flooring with a near ebony stain with a bit of chocolate brown added for warmth. Used a matte finish with three coats of polyurethane. Oak is 3/4 inch thick tongue and groove boards- 2 1/4 inch wide.

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critzmann

How much chocolate compared to ebony?

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February 18, 2013

jimp36 wrote:

Banquet - What is the size of the bench and table?

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fpirness

are the countertops and island standerd height?

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arihs

how deep is that breakfast nook bump out?

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March 21, 2012

bbannister wrote:

What are the counters made of?

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User

Is the absolute black in this kitchen polished or honed?

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This is a honed finished.

Tom

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March 24, 2013

ninagangnes wrote:

What is the name/manufacturer of this floor?

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tsquared93

they answered this in diff photo: -Floor- red oak strip flooring with a near ebony stain with a bit of chocolate brown added for warmth. Used a matte finish with three coats of polyurethane. Oak is 3/4 inch thick tongue and groove boards- 2 1/4 inch wide.

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Oak & Broad

A site finished floor is going to allow an onsite custom mix of stains. Its a good option for a custom floor.

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January 6, 2013

suzettesld wrote:

What is the wall color? - Wall color

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conassis

I'd like to know the wall paint colors too.

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The paint is Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue walls and ceilings (with the ceiling color mixed 1 part to 2 parts white). The floor has a near ebony stain - a bit of chocolate brown added for warmth and richness.

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Tom

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December 26, 2012

nalleshouse wrote:

Is this a ridge skylight? We are considering for our project. Do they leak ? pros/cons please

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jaboland

Is the skylight on a pitched or flat roof?

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Looks like ridge with gable ends.
Skylights do not leak if installed correctly.

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September 20, 2012

girlss wrote:

Is the black granite countertop honed ? - Many thanks, Mary

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tarakanofsky

what does honed mean

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tarakanofsky

is it similar to leathered?

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March 30, 2012

jpetty10 wrote:

what color is the wall paint?

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reyrosey4

Looks like Silver Polish by Dunn Edwards.

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The cabinets are KraftMaid Dove White and we used Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue for the walls and ceilings (with the ceiling color mixed 1 part to 2 parts white).

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March 21, 2012

lwillisx wrote:

What is the paint color on the cabinets? It's exactly what I'm going for.

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lwillisx

Dove White is a Benjamin Moore paint color, right?

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It may be, but this is KraftMaid's Dove White.

Tom

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April 11, 2013

Karen Delaney OBrien wrote:

What are the dimensions of the island?

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Tina Cleveland

what are the dimensions of the island

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brucebunch

48 x big

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September 12, 2012

maggie8276 wrote:

Where did you get the island stools? - Looking for island stools that don't have backs but still have some color and comfort.

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Those are teal microfiber fabric Pottery Barn stools at the island (with the legs cut down about two inches to fit the counter).

Tom

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dennydoowah

Stunning

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March 22, 2012

janetguyon wrote:

What style are the cabinets

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taurus2002

cabinets are Shaker style

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These cabinets are KraftMaid "Lyndale" style door in "Dove White" finish.

Tom

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March 20, 2012

0129 wrote:

Tell me more about the stools! Love them!

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Those are teal microfiber fabric Pottery Barn stools at the island (with the legs cut down about two inches to fit the counter).

Tom

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Darla Conley

Beautiful who makes the skylight?

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January 31, 2014

jamienluke wrote:

can anyone tell me what brand the fridge is? - fridge

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busybeeroofing1

Fridge is a Thermador

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June 8, 2013

reeniethedee50 wrote:

What color paint? refreshing!

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francescacbrini

What is the paint color - it's so clean & fresh looking!

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January 29, 2013

lanicky wrote:

Live once - What color is the kitchen

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We wanted the kitchen to be bright and cheery, but given its size, we needed some contrast as well. Dove White KraftMaid cabinets, stainless steel appliances and Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue walls and ceilings (with the ceiling color mixed 1 part to 2 parts white) were balanced by absolute black granite counters and a near ebony stain on the floor (a bit of chocolate brown added for warmth and richness). A full height, sand colored, textured tile backsplash was chosen to fill in between the counter and the cabinets.

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Tom

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January 27, 2013

jschaer wrote:

What is the square footage for the kitchen?

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This kitchen is 468 square feet,

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Tom

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October 20, 2012

Cindy wrote:

Side door - Who makes the side door?

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The glass door was made by Kolbe and Kolbe, as were the windows.

Tom

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October 2, 2012

Distinct Homes wrote:

What size is the skylight and who is the manufacturer? Thanks!

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The skylight is 5 feet by 9 feet and was manufactured by Orca Manufacturing in Hurlock, MD.

Tom

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September 21, 2012

Mary wrote:

What color stain is the floor? And what type of wood is it?

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This is red oak strip flooring with a near ebony stain on the floor (a bit of chocolate brown added for warmth and richness).

Tom

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September 12, 2012

tdorian wrote:

Trim color - In my previous question, I meant to say that I can't find a BM paint color that matches the Kraftmaid dove white cabinet color and was wondering what color you used on the trim in this kitchen to match the dove white color of the cabinets. Thank you

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The trim color was color matched to the cabinets by the local Ben. Moore dealer in a custom tinting.

Tom

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September 6, 2012

tdorian wrote:

What color trim did you use? I have o - I have ordered these exact cabinets, but can find a match for trim color, BM Decorators White is a little too white. Just curious what color you used or if you had the paint store match the paint to Kraftmaid Dove White.

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The local Ben Moore dealer custom matched the Dove white of the cabinets. Good luck!

Tom

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July 30, 2012

jodipt1 wrote:

What is the material and color of the material on the stools? Thanks.

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These are teal microfiber fabric Pottery Barn stools (with the legs cut down about two inches to fit the counter).

Tom

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July 25, 2012

Laura Sugg wrote:

Tom- Do you know if the topcoat is satin or gloss? We are about to have our floors stained with ebony and coff

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This is a satin finish.

Tom

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June 2, 2012

bonh wrote:

small appliances - If appliances are used on top of counter, what is their color. This K is exactly the same as mine, light blue walls, white cabinets & black counter top. - still working on the floor and the ceiling.

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Stainless steel, white and black are all workable as small appliances in this color scheme.

Tom

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June 2, 2012

tatamorales wrote:

kitchen bench and table - can you please tell me the material and colors?

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The bench is made with KraftMaid bench cabinets in Dove White topped with blue, white and tan striped bench cushions. We added a bead board as a wainscot below the windows. The table, from the Great British Pine Mine in Kensington, Maryland, was made from reclaimed pine from tobacco barns.

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March 19, 2012

lizabeth73 wrote:

What is the size of the nook and the island please?

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The island is four feet wide by ten feet long and the nook is ten feet six inches wide by six feet deep.

Tom Ahmann

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October 9, 2022

Koray illeez wrote:

Can I use your image on my blog page? Thanks - Can I use your image on my blog page? Thanks

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April 5, 2018

heatherchawnk wrote:

What are the light fixtures used within the light well of the skylight - I'm looking for light fixtures to install in the light well of my kitchen skylight that I could position at various angles to get direct or in direct lighting. Maybe these would work? Please share.

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October 24, 2015

alcova wrote:

Beautiful! - What is the island apron width and clearance from stool to bottom of island apron? I'm having a problem with leg clearance. Thank you

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June 24, 2015

kismet3 wrote:

Who is the manufacturer of the recessed lights?

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November 26, 2014

rbklein wrote:

Flooring? - Beautiful floor. Could you tell me the wood type and stain (brand and color)?

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October 16, 2014

Kellie Wiggs wrote:

What color are the walls? - Thank you!

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August 11, 2014

Chateauivoire wrote:

Counter stools - I would also like to know where to buy these stools

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August 10, 2014

b3 Builders wrote:

Island size please?! - May I please have the dimensions of the island? I have a 159" island with white cabinets & am torn or light or black counters. Thx!

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July 14, 2014

rajsavai wrote:

counter stools - where can I buy these counter stools?

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June 20, 2014

Elaine Garavelo wrote:

Stools - Where I can find just the fabric to this stools?

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May 29, 2014

loliz wrote:

What are the cabinets style and maker? - I read that they were Kraftsmaid Huntington, but I can't find that anywhere on their website? Have they discontinued this line? Or is it being sold under a different name? Anybody know? Thanks in advance.

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March 9, 2014

1spr1te9 wrote:

nook furniture - Love the nook table and chairs. D you know where they are from?

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January 16, 2014

ASHLEY wrote:

Where are these island stools from?

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January 14, 2014

Ann Gorman wrote:

Can you please tell me where the screen door is from?

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January 10, 2014

Sameh Rakem wrote:

sameh rakem - how do u install this sink? and is it a special sink?

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December 14, 2013

cmw9999 wrote:

Who makes the counter stools?

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October 14, 2013

Lourdes Blanco wrote:

Countertops - What are the countertops made of?

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October 9, 2013

cjragland wrote:

Round front porches - Pictures

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September 23, 2013

marycgould wrote:

Love your stools! - are they custom-made fabric?

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September 12, 2013

Pamela Goose wrote:

Bar Stools - Hi : could you please tell me where I may find these beautiful bar stools. Thanks!

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August 28, 2013

cathow11151 wrote:

Color - What color are the walls? I love it!

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July 27, 2013

loraacosta wrote:

Pergolas - Any photos?

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July 25, 2013

annajune wrote:

Stools - Where might I purchase the bar stools, please?

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July 17, 2013

julesm1 wrote:

mixing finishes - I noticed you have bronze door hardware and silver hardware on your cabinets. I like the way silver looks on white cabinets, which I have to. I need to select cabinet hardware and am thinking about going silver even thought my fixtures are bronze. I'm afraid I will regret mixing. Thoughts?

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June 17, 2013

dwagner26 wrote:

Oven and rest of cabinets - I love this kitchen! Would it be possible to see the rest of it? Like the wall with the stove/ oven?

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May 28, 2013

fayreliar wrote:

cost of kitchen - what does a kitchen like this cost?

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April 26, 2013

Candice Trigo1 wrote:

Fridge - Does the wall on the side of the fridge get in the way? We too have a wall on the side of the fridge and were debating on getting a French door fridge for this reason.

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April 24, 2013

aashly wrote:

hat color porcelain tiles would I use for the flooring (Greyfamily)

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March 23, 2013

Tanya Czerniakowski wrote:

How do I pin this on Pinterest?

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