Striking Statement
When it's time to show what you can do, it must be done right. When a master home builder sets out to showcase his craft, the goal is a striking statement. In the case of this dramatic and spacious "spec" home, the cabinetry chosen to make such a statement was Showplace.
The compact butler's pantry links the formal dining room to the kitchen. A lovely two-toned effect is attained by pairing rich, warm Showplace cherry with the fresh near-white of an Antique Linen finish. Evocative accents like the decorative glass doors, carved corbels, and turned columns complete the Old World appeal.
As striking as it is, this kitchen is still designed to work hard and meet the day-to-day needs of a busy household with efficient ease. A good example of this utility is the pull-out rack. With its handsome applied molding face panel, it disappears into the cabinetry when not in use. Yet it keeps often-used items close at hand. The soaring range surround looks like a custom creation, but is actually built with standard Showplace components. A large raised-panel mantel range hood is topped by two columns, joined by a decorative center panel. This creates a unified appearance of stately elegance.
A careful balance of proportion and space. "Striking" may even be an understatement. When you enter the massive space, the first thing you notice is how well the space is planned and balanced. The kitchen, living room and dining room flow together in smooth harmony and proportion. While the floor-plan is largely open, each area retains its distinct boundaries.
In the kitchen, the abundant space is put to good use with Showplace cherry Hamilton cabinetry. A pleasingly formal balance of vertical and horizontal elements gains added grace with flowing raised-panel valances. An elevated dishwasher cabinet topped by tall cabinets creates harmonious visual balance with the large refrigerator on the opposite end of the cabinetry run. Decorative glass-doored wall cabinets bracket the elegantly-framed windows. And the massive creation surrounding the commercial-grade stove ties both sides of the room together.
Beneath the stunning tiered-down ceiling treatment, an island in Showplace distressed Antique Linen creates a bright focal point for the entire room.
The living room creation makes an unmistakable statement of bold proportion and refined taste. Note the elegant use of decorative glass in lighted display cabinets. Also note how crown and furniture base moldings tie the creation to the room, creating firm upper and lower definition.
The grand panorama shows how good cabinetry design unites the flowing spaces in this home. In the foreground, the spacious kitchen smoothly transitions to a casual dining area, and then opens up to the handsome living room beyond. The soaring Showplace creation is a dominant visual element, setting a tone of warmth and substance. The small butler's pantry is the pathway to the formal dining room beyond.
Moving into other areas of the home, Showplace cherry is put to good use in the baths as well. A pair of facing Queen Anne vanities gives the master bath an air of refined Old World comfort. A Queen Anne cabinet base, a tall cabinet with a chamfered frame, and a wood top were combined to create this handsome linen cabinet in the master bath.
The compact butler's pantry links the formal dining room to the kitchen. A lovely two-toned effect is attained by pairing rich, warm Showplace cherry with the fresh near-white of an Antique Linen finish. Evocative accents like the decorative glass doors, carved corbels, and turned columns complete the Old World appeal.
As striking as it is, this kitchen is still designed to work hard and meet the day-to-day needs of a busy household with efficient ease. A good example of this utility is the pull-out rack. With its handsome applied molding face panel, it disappears into the cabinetry when not in use. Yet it keeps often-used items close at hand. The soaring range surround looks like a custom creation, but is actually built with standard Showplace components. A large raised-panel mantel range hood is topped by two columns, joined by a decorative center panel. This creates a unified appearance of stately elegance.
A careful balance of proportion and space. "Striking" may even be an understatement. When you enter the massive space, the first thing you notice is how well the space is planned and balanced. The kitchen, living room and dining room flow together in smooth harmony and proportion. While the floor-plan is largely open, each area retains its distinct boundaries.
In the kitchen, the abundant space is put to good use with Showplace cherry Hamilton cabinetry. A pleasingly formal balance of vertical and horizontal elements gains added grace with flowing raised-panel valances. An elevated dishwasher cabinet topped by tall cabinets creates harmonious visual balance with the large refrigerator on the opposite end of the cabinetry run. Decorative glass-doored wall cabinets bracket the elegantly-framed windows. And the massive creation surrounding the commercial-grade stove ties both sides of the room together.
Beneath the stunning tiered-down ceiling treatment, an island in Showplace distressed Antique Linen creates a bright focal point for the entire room.
The living room creation makes an unmistakable statement of bold proportion and refined taste. Note the elegant use of decorative glass in lighted display cabinets. Also note how crown and furniture base moldings tie the creation to the room, creating firm upper and lower definition.
The grand panorama shows how good cabinetry design unites the flowing spaces in this home. In the foreground, the spacious kitchen smoothly transitions to a casual dining area, and then opens up to the handsome living room beyond. The soaring Showplace creation is a dominant visual element, setting a tone of warmth and substance. The small butler's pantry is the pathway to the formal dining room beyond.
Moving into other areas of the home, Showplace cherry is put to good use in the baths as well. A pair of facing Queen Anne vanities gives the master bath an air of refined Old World comfort. A Queen Anne cabinet base, a tall cabinet with a chamfered frame, and a wood top were combined to create this handsome linen cabinet in the master bath.
Country: United States
