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Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

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Canary Cottage - KitchenTraditional Kitchen, Philadelphia

Photographer: Tom Crane

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http://www.archerbuchanan.com
Kitchen - large traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, wood countertops, an undermount sink, white cabinets and an island —  Houzz
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This photo has 16 questions
currylk wrote:Jul 7, 2012
wood countertop by sink

- How durable is wood countertops?

  • feeny
    Here's an interesting previous discussion thread on wood countertops, with lots of information:
    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/nice-wood-counter-top-type-of-wood-please-pros-cons-of-wood-vs-stone-dsvw-vd~134228
    July 10, 2012
  • PRO
    Linda
    I put in cheap IKEA butcher block counter by my sink and I wouldn't do it again. You can't let water sit on it and you can't sit wet pans on the surface and leave them for hours. If you have kids or visitors, nagging them or cleaning up after them gets old quick. I will end up replacing the section around my sink, probably with Corian.

    I do like the butcherblock in the food prep area of the kitchen, just not close to the sink For me, the big advantage of butcherblock or Corian over granite is I can cut it to size and fit it myself. Plus, the material is cheap
    July 11, 2012
jlynross70 wrote:Apr 9, 2015
Price?

lcfs wrote:Jul 14, 2012
Is this barn door hardware with a regular interior door?

collsmorg wrote:Mar 13, 2014
Could you please tell me if the floors were an oil or water base poly?

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
    Oil based stain
    October 15, 2014
  • PRO
    Oak & Broad
    The oil based finishes will often have a slightly golden tone. The water based finishes will usually be clear. Those Oak floors look great!
    October 15, 2014
paccinos wrote:Feb 7, 2013
Is that a bird that is apart of the hardwear on the barn door?

- Is that a bird that is apart of the hardwear on the barn door?

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
    Yes it is. This is a new home dubbed "Canary Cottage" inspired by the owner's childhood home. Throughout are canary details. Here is a closer image of the canary detail.
    February 18, 2013
  • PRO
    Real Carriage Door & Sliding Hardware
    Love the bird themed hangers! They give the room so much character!
    September 18, 2014
betsyhunter313 wrote:Sep 6, 2012
Wood Countertop finish

- Could you please tell me about your teak countertop finish? We are considering straight tung oil or a satin Waterlox - which I think has too much sheen. We have tested two coats of tung oil (cut half by mineral spirits), followed by two coats of straight tung oil. This tests as highly water resistant and durable.

  • greenfish1234
    Hey betseyhunter-what did you end up picking? Considering similar options, wonder how yours wears!
    February 12, 2015
  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

    This teak counter top was finished with several coats of tung oil that creates a durable and timeless finish. Best of luck with your project!

    March 7, 2017
zellmer64 wrote:Aug 3, 2012
I would like to know where your pot rack is from?

gailw176 wrote:Jun 3, 2019
I am in love with this kitchen

- Is there ANY way the owner of this kitchen would send me layout?

gailw176 wrote:Oct 3, 2015
Kitchen

- This house is fantastic. Although I live in Texas ...this is a southern style home I love. The kitchen is one of the nicest I've seen . Wonderful stone floor in living area and two areas in great room...one for tv which is hard to design for, and separate for reading or visiting! I absolutely LOVE this entire home. Thank you! You made my day!

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

    Thank you! We truly appreciate your positive feedback. We put a great deal of thought into the design and details of each of our custom homes in order to meet each indiviual client's tastes and needs. This particular style of home was inspired by the renowned early 20th century Pennsylvania architect R. Brognard Okie. We incorporate many of his timeless principals into our designs while also adapting them to meet the needs of today's modern families.

    October 12, 2015
jlynross70 wrote:Apr 9, 2015
Price?

maureenmoore1 wrote:Jan 15, 2014
Are the floors oiled or polyurethane? Who is the manufacturer?

Shannon Hobbs wrote:Aug 4, 2013
Is that a freestanding island with pantry and fridge?

- What are the dimensions? Is there anything else significant in there? Would love to see a drawing and/or more pics of it. I am designing our kitchen now and I like this idea!

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
    Yes that is a free standing storage area. The sliding glass door is the pantry and fridge as you mentioned. To the right is a coffee station and to the back are closed shelves with pairs of doors for additional pantry storage. The free standing piece helps define the butlers pantry (sink you see toward the back) and kitchen spaces. I unfortunately did not see any additional photos of that area.
    August 5, 2013
peechtchr wrote:Feb 14, 2013
Need help for my kitchen

- What are the dimensions of this room ?

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
    Although this kitchen is probably 16'x20' it is an open floor plan with connection to the family room, family entry, breakfast room and the butler's pantry which you see here at the back of the photo.
    February 21, 2013
cunnin13 wrote:Jan 14, 2013
Would love the light for my new house, do you know where its from?

- Do you know where the square light fixture over the sink came from?

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

    The lighting fixture was selected by the home owners and unfortunately we do not have any information on its source. Hopefully another Houzz user will recognize it and share its source with us.

    March 10, 2017
lofing wrote:Jan 9, 2013
Cabinets

- I really like these cabinets. Could you please tell me where I might find these glass cabinets.

  • PRO
    Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
    These were custom designed by our firm, Archer & Buchanan Architecture, then sent out to be custom fabricated. You might try looking at local kitchen showrooms in your area if you wanted to purchase stock cabinetry.
    March 5, 2013
Santa Barbara Lights wrote:Dec 29, 2012
What stone is your flooring. Very nice. Heated?

- Thank you.

What Houzz contributors are saying:

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Nicole White Designs Interiors LLC added this to Stock Up on These Stylish Pantry Door IdeasApr 9, 2013

Barn-Style Pantry DoorsThe glass panes on this traditional barn door give the owner a peek inside. If you're clutter-prone, this probably isn't the best option for you. A frosted pane or solid door can hide your messes from wandering eyes.

lolalina
Laura Gaskill added this to Budget Decorator: 15 Ways to Update Your Kitchen on a DimeOct 23, 2012

7. Work in rustic elements. Farmhouse accents instantly add warmth and character to a bland kitchen. Replace the kitchen or pantry door with a sliding barn door, hang copper pots from a ceiling rack or bring in a timeworn antique wooden stool.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

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Tabitha Parish added this to Barn houseJun 22, 2019

Wood counter top and hangings pans

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Uhrich Design added this to Krishna & KavitaMay 22, 2019

Pot rack over island? Like this one!

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Marissa De Winkle added this to Kitchen Idea BookMay 21, 2019

Warm, inviting, not pretentious.

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