2016 Kitchen of the Year
Winner: United Marble Fabricators, Inc., Watertown Massechusetts, Stone Fabricator & Installer
Project: Private Residence
Nestled into the serene suburban landscape of Weston, Massachusetts, this remarkably clean, crisp, modern gourmet kitchen is a celebration of functional design and stunning aesthetics. Conceived by Erica Brady of Downsview Kitchens of Boston, the striking palette of brushed metals, rich ebony woods, high-gloss gray lacquered cabinetry, and polished Calacatta Saturnia marble creates a feeling of drama and elegance perfectly suited for entertaining.
United Marble Fabricators was tasked with transforming 1 ¼ inch polished Calacatta Saturnia marble slabs into mitered countertops and commanding mitered cooking and eating islands, as well as a dramatic full-height backsplash that evokes the romantic notions of traditional home cooking.
Considerable time and attention to detail was paid by all parties—designer, builder, and fabricator— at the onset of the project to select a marble material which would not only satisfy the aesthetics of the project but allow for precision mitering to create the faux six-inch thickness that is seen at the front of the stove and the two-inch thickness seen at all other exposed edges. Once the material selection was finalized, all of the time and attention turned to the layout. Using high-resolution photography of the slabs, a digital rendering of the mitered countertops, islands, and full height backsplash was created showing how each part fit on the seven slabs in order to maximize each and every matching vein and striation in the kitchen.
The final result is an unmistakable expression of modernism, highlighted by the precision craftsmanship of the polished marble surfaces throughout this suburban kitchen. This project is a true celebration of craftsmanship, technology, and energetic collaboration resulting in a gourmet kitchen that will continue to delight this young family for years to come.
Other project team members:
Downsview Kitchens (Designer)
Dudley Builders (Builder)
Marble & Granite, Inc. (Stone Supplier)
Project: Private Residence
Nestled into the serene suburban landscape of Weston, Massachusetts, this remarkably clean, crisp, modern gourmet kitchen is a celebration of functional design and stunning aesthetics. Conceived by Erica Brady of Downsview Kitchens of Boston, the striking palette of brushed metals, rich ebony woods, high-gloss gray lacquered cabinetry, and polished Calacatta Saturnia marble creates a feeling of drama and elegance perfectly suited for entertaining.
United Marble Fabricators was tasked with transforming 1 ¼ inch polished Calacatta Saturnia marble slabs into mitered countertops and commanding mitered cooking and eating islands, as well as a dramatic full-height backsplash that evokes the romantic notions of traditional home cooking.
Considerable time and attention to detail was paid by all parties—designer, builder, and fabricator— at the onset of the project to select a marble material which would not only satisfy the aesthetics of the project but allow for precision mitering to create the faux six-inch thickness that is seen at the front of the stove and the two-inch thickness seen at all other exposed edges. Once the material selection was finalized, all of the time and attention turned to the layout. Using high-resolution photography of the slabs, a digital rendering of the mitered countertops, islands, and full height backsplash was created showing how each part fit on the seven slabs in order to maximize each and every matching vein and striation in the kitchen.
The final result is an unmistakable expression of modernism, highlighted by the precision craftsmanship of the polished marble surfaces throughout this suburban kitchen. This project is a true celebration of craftsmanship, technology, and energetic collaboration resulting in a gourmet kitchen that will continue to delight this young family for years to come.
Other project team members:
Downsview Kitchens (Designer)
Dudley Builders (Builder)
Marble & Granite, Inc. (Stone Supplier)
Project Year: 2016
Others who worked on this project: Marble and Granite, Inc.
