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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, ceramic backsplash and turquoise countertops

Colorful KitchenTraditional Kitchen, Santa Barbara

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, ceramic backsplash and turquoise countertops — Houzz

Love the Golden accents in the lighs,who makes them?

- Who makes the lights?

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
it's a glazed lavastone made by Pyrolave in a custom color.
October 4, 2013
paradesigns
Truly do not like gold accents, but do like turq. Counter tops.
October 7, 2014

Cathy Flemming wrote:Aug 25, 2013

Countertops

- Please provide color and material of the countertops. Lovely!!!!

Genevieve Ratheau
I spoke on the phone with "safemommy" and answered her questions. In case anyone has questions about MGO Lava Stone, please call me at 631-413-7255 or e-mail : genevieve@mgostoneclassics.com. Thank you.
February 18, 2014
PRO
Pyrolave USA
Pyrolave uses french lavastone offering the highest quality and beauty of the finished enameled surface. Pyrolave specializes in large sections too. Feel free to forward your layout for quote or questions at jean@pyrolave.com. Thank you.
February 19, 2014

redcornergardens wrote:Sep 8, 2012

Am remodeling our long and narrow kitchen and want to open the range wall.

- Love this kitchen. Mine has a similar layout. What do you think of switching the range to the window wall and the sink and dishwasher to the existing range location and opening up the top of that wall? Will do a narrow island like yours. Any help and advice would be really appreciated.

redcornergardens
Thanks for your feedback -just what I was thinking!
September 9, 2012
chezron
The nice thing about having a sink at the window is you can look out of the window to the green view beyond. Putting the sink against a wall seems sad.
September 9, 2012

abollich wrote:Dec 22, 2013

Amiee

- Who makes this copper hood. Where can I purchase

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
No. We used only the manufacturer's exhaust hood insert with the filters and lights, not a complete hood, in our custom design hood
October 28, 2015
PRO
Jessica Turf Design
Thanks so much for the quick response!!
October 28, 2015

Shannon wrote:Jul 22, 2012

What color and brand is the yellow wall paint?

Ducktuck
Beautiful yellow. Does anyone know of a similar color?
October 13, 2013
PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
I checked again and found the color spec. It's BM #HC-4 "Hawthorne Yellow", one of the Historic Colors.
October 14, 2013

dar11155 wrote:Jan 6, 2011

- Would you please share the resource for the lighting? Thanks in advance, Debi

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
I can't remember however check out antique fixtures from Remains.com or reproduction fixtures from Brass Light Gallery
November 1, 2012
Teresa Rose
I love this kitchen! I have the specifics of the Hawthorne yellow walls (BM #HC-4). Would you tell me the paint information for the cream-colored cabinets?
July 8, 2014

demerhm wrote:Jul 2, 2016

How did you finish the base cabinet ends at the toe kick?

- Love this kitchen. I have 3 questions: 1. What is the width of the round profile moulding used on the wall cabinets & the base cabinets. What is the width of the vertical fascia/light rail beneath the round profile moulding on the lower side of the wall cabinets. How did you finish the base cabinet ends to the L of the sink and to the R of the range? Thank you.

demerhm
Do The base cabinet open ends to the L of the sink and to the R of the range have a vertical fascia that extends to the floor beneath the rounded profile moulding? If so, how does it come around to the front of the cabinet? Does it come around and end with a decorative furniture style curve as it ends, or something else? On the other hand, if the base cabinet open ends have the toe kick recessed beneath the cabinets, is that the same amount as on the front of the base cabinet run or less than that? I've looked at a lot of kitchens on Houzz to collect ideas for how to do my own kitchen. This is definitely one of my favorites. Now to figure out those base cabinet open end toe kicks.... This is one of the the last pieces of the puzzle for how my kitchen pulls together. I truly appreciate your input.
July 3, 2016
PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
I believe this Kitchen had closed ends on the kicks with a moulded profile facing forward. That's the traditional look that creates a "foot" to the cabinet at the corners that I think you're describing.
July 3, 2016

haliulin wrote:Sep 7, 2012

Range location

- Looks like the range is tight in corner (left side). Thinking of doing that in my kitchen remodel, but concerned of it being too tight on that side and inconvenient. Thoughts?

haliulin
Thanks. Can you tell me how many countertop inches in that tight corner (not to the wall, but to the corner, looks like no more than 4" which is what i have in my current plan). Again, i have 2 kids who are constantly around the range when i cook, so was concerned that the tight corner would be an issue. Is there a pull-out on the base to the left or is that just a filler panel with know and hinges? If cabinet/pull-out do you have approx size?
September 10, 2012
PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
It's about 7" or so with a small 4" wide cabinet door. They store cookie sheets in that cabinet.
September 10, 2012

lookinggoood wrote:Apr 13, 2011

- how wide is the island with the blue countertop?

lookinggoood
thanks, I should have asked for the length as well, and if there is seating at the other end
April 14, 2011
PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
No seat at the other end, just cookbook shelves. Can't remember the length off hand, somewhere between 8 ft and 10 ft.
April 14, 2011

spiveypugford wrote:Apr 3, 2014

OK to mix metals?

- Older ranch house: I kept the maple trim (painted paneling and cabinets white; cabinets stark white.) Now because of problems with tile, I have a black/white floor that is not a true bright white. Nothing in there is true white except coat closet door, so cabinets flashing white! Did my hardware copper as looks good with maple. Can I paint trim white now and bring in an old brass chandelier...or do I need to change cabinet hardware as well if mix metals. Next (breakfast) room will remain with maple trim and copper accents. Sorry so long: I am desperate!

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
I would hate to paint the maple trim. If it were me, I would leave the maple and instead repaint the panelling or the the cabinets so they work with the floor and don't pop too much. It's a lot of work but you will be living with this a long time so it's worth it. And mixing brass and copper is fine.
April 4, 2014
spiveypugford
Thank you so much: just in time! The contractor just called to get my decision on painting. Everyone is telling me to paint all trim, and I needed an objective opinion, especially from an expert.
April 4, 2014

ladingy wrote:Apr 17, 2013

Love the wood floor. Can you tell me anything about it? ie-color, wood type, size, maker. Beautiful!

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
The flooring is solid tongue & groove quarter-sawn white oak with a medium brown stain and a satin polyurethane finish.
April 18, 2013
ladingy
Thank for your feedback. I have to tell you how impressed I am with the ability to answer the questions and taking the time to answer them! Have a wonderful day!
April 18, 2013

sats4eva wrote:Mar 5, 2013

Nice Kitchen

- Hi I really like your kitchen. Can you please share dimensions of your island and clearance around it? Thx

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
Thanks for your comments! The island is about 30" wide and the clearance is around 48", maybe slightly less.
March 6, 2013
sats4eva
Looks great! Thanks!
March 6, 2013

Dawn Cattermole wrote:Nov 18, 2012

This kitchen is beautiful! ! I see the name of the countertop, where did you get the backsplash? Beautiful!

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
It's an imported tile by Kenneth Clarke
November 18, 2012
Dawn Cattermole
Thank you Felhandler/Steeneken Architects!
November 18, 2012

Alesha Desharnais wrote:Oct 24, 2012

Dimensions

- I have a similar shaped kitchen and I like this idea as we have plumbing in the wall behind the range. Can you tell me the dimensions of this kitchen?

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
It's about 11 ft wide to the Refrigerator wall at the right
October 25, 2012
Alesha Desharnais
Thank you. Our kitchen is 9' wide.
October 25, 2012

Jill Steidle wrote:Nov 18, 2011

- Where do I get that range hood

motherbear
Custom.
November 18, 2011
PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
We designed it and had it custom-made by a coppersmith.
November 19, 2011

Shelly R wrote:Sep 22, 2016

Countertop Pricing

- These counters are fabulous but I can't find any pricing for this type of custom countertop. Can you tell me the approximate cost of these custom PyroLave countertops?

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
They are more expensive than a stone countertop which makes sense because they are a lavastone countertop that has a ceramic glaze applied to it and then it is baked in a kiln. The extra steps involved add to the cost. If you are interested in an exct cost for your project, contact the US sales rep for Pyrolave via their website.
September 22, 2016

Joyce Chmielewski wrote:Jun 3, 2016

Wood floor

- Can you be more specific regarding the stain make and color. We are building and will need this info by next week. Love the floors!!

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
This is solid tongue & groove quarter/rift-sawn white oak strip flooring. It was stained in the field with a medium brown stain and finished with 3 coats of polyurethane.
June 3, 2016

Stone Craftsmen L.L.C. wrote:Sep 10, 2015

how does this hold up to heat, such as straight from stove to countert

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
It holds up very well to heat. It is a volcanic rock slab with a baked on glaze similar to a glazed ceramic tile so even the hottest pot does not harm the finish.
September 11, 2015

natalieboren wrote:May 8, 2013

Backsplash

- What is the name of the backsplash? Who makes it?

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
It's imported tile by Kenneth Clarke
May 9, 2013

jodyks wrote:Mar 9, 2012

Stain color please

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
medium brown oak
March 10, 2012

marchetti12 wrote:May 16, 2011

- What material and color is the countertop?

PRO
Felhandler/ Steeneken Architects
The counter is Pyrolave in a custom green color that matches backsplash tile.
May 17, 2011

What Houzz contributors are saying:

Christine Tusher added this to 7 Low-Maintenance Countertops for Your Dream KitchenMay 27, 2014

6. Lava stone. Impervious to heat, stains and cold and virtually maintenance free, lava stone might be the Holy Grail of countertops. But as prices start at $225 a foot and there’s a waiting list to boot, there’s a reason why you don’t see this material more often.

Bud Dietrich, AIA added this to Home Design: What's Your Story?Oct 31, 2011

Zeek and Camille would be comfortable in this kitchen. Cheerful, colorful, bright and eclectic, this kitchen doesn't take itself too seriously.

Paul Anater added this to Alternatives to Granite Countertops, Part IIDec 28, 2010

The counters shown here are glazed stone. Glazed basalt to be precise. they are made from a company in France called Pyrolave, and the color palette they have available is truly unlimited. These counters are about as good as it gets, and they are priced accordingly.Pyrolave counters have all the strength of granite without any of the sealing worries yet they have the appearance of glazed pottery.