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Cortona Kitchen Transitional Kitchen, Austin

This Westlake site posed several challenges that included managing a sloping lot and capturing the views of downtown Austin in specific locations on the lot, while staying within the height restrictions. The service and garages split in two, buffering the less private areas of the lot creating an inner courtyard. The ancillary rooms are organized around this court leading up to the entertaining areas. The main living areas serve as a transition to a private natural vegetative bluff on the North side. Breezeways and terraces connect the various outdoor living spaces feeding off the great room and dining, balancing natural light and summer breezes to the interior spaces. The private areas are located on the upper level, organized in an inverted “u”, maximizing the best views on the lot. The residence represents a programmatic collaboration of the clients’ needs and subdivision restrictions while engaging the unique features of the lot.

Built by Butterfield Custom Homes

Photography by Adam Steiner

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Open concept kitchen - transitional open concept kitchen idea in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances — Houzz

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November 9, 2013

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Susan - What is the name of the granite used here

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What is the name of the granite?

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November 20, 2013

zorrosss wrote:

Dimensions of main space (Kitchen + Dining + Living Room) - Wish you were in Toronto Ontario! Please tell us what the dimensions are of the 1st floor main open living space is (excluding the bedrooms). We'd love to see if we can do this in our 40 foot wide house plan. Thank-you soo much. 2 Canadian's Eh

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Does the cooktop have a down draft fan?

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January 12, 2013

Brad Harris wrote:

Could you tell me the type of wood and manufacturer of the cabinets?

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are the cabinets on the island walnut? Love the grain

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Oiled White Oak looks so beautiful.

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November 20, 2013

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I love the pedant lights. Can you tell me what make they are?Thank you

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January 29, 2014

2534a wrote:

Love this entire kitchen - What type flooring is this; what is on the backsplash - a brick look ,but love the colour; also love choice of granite. Everything ties together verywell. I would appreciate info. for floorint type, backsplash type & colour, as well as granite name. Thank you.

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European White Oak.

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August 11, 2013

blvake wrote:

Love it - Love this kitchen !!

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Another great home good job guys. We have to get you to design one for us down here in San Diego.

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Stunning, what kind of wood is this?

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April 15, 2013

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Pendants - Would love to know where the pendants are from

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We at Light In Art sell pendants very similar to these. Please visit our website at www.lightinart.com to see our glass lighting.

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November 21, 2012

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Backsplash - What color tile did you use on the backsplash?

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November 4, 2014

becrunner wrote:

Please tell me the manufacturer of the pendant lights?

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June 11, 2014

mandymayjoseph wrote:

What are the approximate dimensions of this room?

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This whole space is approximately 50' long by 19'-6" wide.

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May I inquire the width of the window/french doors that bump in next to the dining table? thank you!

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May 24, 2014

sdigennaro wrote:

Lighting - Can you give me the name of the lighting over the island? Thank you

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Very engaging kitchen. Nice use of space and materials.

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September 21, 2013

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floors - are the floors vinyl or wood? Who's the mfg.?

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What type of flooring is used here? Thank you!

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September 12, 2013

Caryn Schuman wrote:

How high are these ceilings?

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12 feet

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Would love to know more about this floating ceiling you have. Details please?

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August 2, 2012

debrak_2008 wrote:

What is the NAME of the grantie? Thank you. - What is the name of the granite?

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The granite is Bianco Antico - from AG&M

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Thank you!

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March 13, 2012

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What are the dimensions of the island?

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They are each 7'-6" by 3'-6"

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What a great space. Do you know how many brackets are on the seating island -- the side that is not shown in the picture?

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February 12, 2012

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How long and wide do you think this room is? 50X20?

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Great guess! The whole room is 50' x 19'-6". That is from kitchen to dining to living.

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Love this concept! do you think it would be possible to do this and have this wonderful look with 33' X 25' addition with a single island?

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What is this granite ?

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yes this is granite

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It is called Bianco Antico from AG&M

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

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Good Morning! You are welcome to use this image on your blog as long as you give Cornerstone Architects proper credit and share the link to the feature with us once it is published.

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September 19, 2016

Cynthia Edwards wrote:

Kitchen - Who is the manufacturer of the backsplash? Thank you.

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Thank you for your interest in our work! We're not certain about the manufacturer, but the tiles are from Materials Marketing in Austin.

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March 6, 2016

kuds1 wrote:

l I very the dining chairs - can you please tell me where I can find the chairs at the dining table

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February 15, 2016

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Paint - What color is the paint ?

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October 24, 2015

meldyet wrote:

Floors - Love the floors! Who makes them and what color is shown? Thanks!

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July 11, 2015

Joseph Smith wrote:

what is the name and source of granite countertop?

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June 13, 2015

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Room ceiling height - What is the height of the ceiling in the kitchen and great room? Thanks

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These are 12' ceilings.

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May 26, 2015

michellesinreich wrote:

Kitchen Stools - Hello, could you please tell me where the kitchen stools are from? I saw a similar question in the history, but didn't come across an answer. Thanks very much for you help!

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May 17, 2015

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What are the cabinets and who built them? Thanks! - What are the cabinets and who built them? Thanks!

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May 16, 2015

amackjr wrote:

What stone is cladding the fireplace?

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March 23, 2014

duckies8 wrote:

what is the granite name?

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February 27, 2014

Lorilee Inlow wrote:

what tile is used on backsplash - building house

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February 15, 2014

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What type of floor is this and what is the manufacturer please? Amazin

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January 29, 2014

2534a wrote:

Flooring, backsplash, granite - Can we have this info. Thankyou.

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January 14, 2014

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Cabinets - Beautiful! Can you tell me the type of material/wood that the cabinets are made from? Thanks!

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January 10, 2014

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The table - Where is the dining room table from?

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January 6, 2014

Eva Al-taee wrote:

Where is the extractor for the stove?? - I love it tha it's so open.

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January 5, 2014

Caterina wrote:

Kitchen/dining/ living room combo - What is the dimensions of the of the room. Love the layout. We bought a ranch and we are adding bedrooms on second floor

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Thanks! This whole space is 50' long by 19'-6" wide.

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December 7, 2013

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What color is the granite? - What color is the granite? Thanks

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November 24, 2013

suzieq57 wrote:

Ceiling - Please tell me how the ceiling was made over the table.

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November 24, 2013

jewels4ever wrote:

who is the manufacturer of the oval kitchen table?

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November 23, 2013

pmattrey wrote:

Love the backsplash with the granite! - What is the subway tile?

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November 21, 2013

slhale wrote:

Backsplash tiles - Could you let me know the name of the manufacturer and the color of the tiles. I have the same granite and have been trying to find this color for my backsplash. You support would be very appreciated.

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November 20, 2013

nsheis wrote:

I would love to know more about the kitchen... - The tile, the granite, the type of wood, the source for the furnishing, the windows...can you tell I love this look! Getting ready to build...Thanks!

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November 20, 2013

sincerelyjo wrote:

Where did you get the dining room table and chairs?

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November 20, 2013

susansloss wrote:

Beautiful! Could you please share the wood on the cabinets? - And what is the wood on the cabinets? Thank you.

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November 20, 2013

Claire Vancott wrote:

granite color???

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November 20, 2013

mtauil wrote:

How the recess lights are being set on the ceiling?layout is not clear

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November 20, 2013

dermgood wrote:

Dining chairs? - Beaurtiful! Can you tell me where you/ they got the dining chairs at the table, please? Thank you.

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November 13, 2013

eewka wrote:

Vent? what kind? thanks

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August 27, 2013

ar1549 wrote:

Love the windows. - What is the brand? Are they custom?

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July 10, 2013

smlubner wrote:

I love the cabinets! What is the wood species?

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June 9, 2013

jojogr wrote:

Cabinets - What type of wood are the cabinets?

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March 10, 2013

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Fireplace - What kind of stone and color is the stone on the fireplace?

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January 16, 2013

auroraborelis wrote:

Great room! What is the ceiling height?

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January 14, 2013

rrvenezia wrote:

Love the Double Islands! - We're planning to have double islands in our new kitchen. It appears that your island with the stove is quite a distanbce from the fixed countertops. Is there a standard distance between fixed countertops and working islands? From this picture it appears as if there is too far a distance to safely maneuver hot dishes from the stove to the counter. Thanks!!

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January 10, 2013

Nordic Fence and Landscape wrote:

Gross - Who does that

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January 7, 2013

dgbowen wrote:

planning 2 islands - What is the distance between the 2 islands?

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December 13, 2012

Julie wrote:

What is the floor?? - Love it!

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The floors are Vernal White Oil- European Oak from DuChateau .

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December 2, 2012

Caplan Custom Homes wrote:

what color are the walls and door trim?

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October 16, 2012

ksulecki wrote:

Love the acrylic stool! - Where the acrylic stool from?

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October 1, 2012

mckinney529 wrote:

Interesting ceiling above the living room. - Is the purpose to help with the acoustics or is it just aesthetic to break up the great-room?

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July 6, 2012

brady5 wrote:

What is the drop down of the floating light ceiling above the dining room?

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June 26, 2012

apitcher wrote:

What is the paint color?

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