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Quaint painted kitchen with open shelving Traditional Kitchen, Minneapolis

Cozy and adorable Guest Cottage.

Architectural Designer: Peter MacDonald of Peter Stafford MacDonald and Company
Interior Designer: Jeremy Wunderlich (of Hanson Nobles Wunderlich)

URL: http://www.erotasbuildingcorp.com/gallery/deephaven-mn-cottage-complet

Elegant kitchen photo in Minneapolis with laminate countertops, white appliances and open cabinets — Houzz

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September 17, 2012

teachforteachyahoo wrote:

What brand are the appliances please?

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Erotas Custom Building

Thank you and actually, we are open to working in any part of the country. If you are interested please call our office and speak to David Erotas, he would be happy to talk to you about a possible project.
Phone: 952-401-4300.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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PoshHaus

@Erotas is you end up doing business across the country we ship across the country everyday. http://www.poshhaus.com/

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January 30, 2013

55531823 wrote:

where can I buy the frig cabinet around the greater Milwaukee Wi area

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Bottlewasher Jones

Solid wood? In an earlier comment you said they were MDF. I'm confused. Which are they?Thanks!

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Caliber Custom Cabinetry

Often on painted cabinetry it's better to use MDF rather than solid wood. Solid wood expands and contracts with temperature and moisture more than MDF. This is not an issue with stained or naturally finished wood, but if painted, it can cause the paint to crack.

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March 6, 2012

debbievince wrote:

What color are the cabinets and walls?

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Erotas Custom Building

Stainless Steel would be beautiful.
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Alethia
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oliviafitzhugh

do you know the height and width of the shelf support brackets? I'm trying to do the exact look in my remodel

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January 30, 2013

55531823 wrote:

What colors of white and their Brand names do you suggest for kitchen cabinets? - I will be having the kitchen cabinets painted soon.

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Erotas Custom Building

The lights are as followsd:
Over the Kitchen sink, Hudson Valley 1609-F-PN 9”w x10”h, Polished Nickel
Over the island, Hudson Valley 1615-PN 15”w x15 ½”h, Polished Nickel
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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Shiny Liu,
Thank you for your interest in our company and your compliments, but at this time we are not interested in pursuing any publishing agreements.
Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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April 14, 2013

Debbie wrote:

How thick are the kitchen shelves and what are they made from? - I want to do this type of shelving in my new kitchen and I don't know what it is made of and if they are painted. Please help me with more information of these shelves.

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Bottlewasher Jones

Why MDF? The thickness is for the effect, right?

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It's Medium Density Fiberboard, it's used for strength and paints very nicely.
The thickness is the look the home owner wanted.

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January 25, 2013

Watkins Services wrote:

Nice shelves. Do you know the width of them? Wondering if they are 12" or less. Thanks.

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The paint color was BM Ivory White 925.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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B T

Are the cupboards Ivory White? thank you :)

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November 15, 2014

alldawn wrote:

Where di you get those open shelves?

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The open shelves in this kitchen were custom built for the space. They were constructed from wooden boards with brackets added and painted.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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March 9, 2014

valerie48co wrote:

Fridge cabinet depth - What is the depth of the cabinet around the fridge?

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Typically the fridge cabinet is around 32-33" deep to hide the side of the fridge.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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lenad94305

what is the color of the cabinets? Love it! Thanks!

Lena

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August 29, 2012

magpiepix 5b/6a wrote:

Love the corbels/shelf brackets. Where are they from?

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I am unable to find the details on those particular brackets.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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magpiepix 5b/6a

Thanks for the response. :)

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January 27, 2016

clairedhayes wrote:

What kind of wood and how thick for open shelves - I am remodeling my beach cottage on a budget so I though open shelving would be the perfect match. I haven't liked any shelving in any store or on line. Love this look: simple and elegant Thank you

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sugarcakes2

I have been looking for shelves like this but can't find anyone who sell them. If anyone knows please share. I want to actually put heavy plates on them, so about 12" deep and securely attached.

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November 7, 2014

markblanton wrote:

Shelves - Would it be possible to give me an idea on how the shelves are attached to the wall and supported? Thanks

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The shelves are attached to the wall with a backer board and brackets.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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September 5, 2014

liberty77 wrote:

Faucet - Love the faucet! Where can I purchase?

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That faucet is a Kohler K-690 Vinnata w/ pull-down spray head, Chrome.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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June 15, 2014

karinmclay wrote:

Are the subway tiles just a simple white? (Looks a litte bluish)

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They are just white, it's the creamy color of the cabinets that makes them look blueish in the photo.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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February 3, 2014

wwhately wrote:

Shelf spacing dimensions? Height of first shelf from counter, etc.?

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Erotas Custom Building

The first shelf is more than likely standard upper cabinet height off the counter top of 18" and then probably 12-14" apart from their up.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corportion

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October 17, 2013

jaysandor wrote:

Floors - Any info on floor's color/stain and wood type? They are lovely.

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Erotas Custom Building

I am not finding the exact information on the wood floors in this home as it was completed some time ago. I do believe they are a stained white oak.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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January 25, 2013

mdmomof3 wrote:

Light fixtures - Do you know the source for the light fixtures? How would I describe them to a local lighting store in order to get something close.

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Erotas Custom Building

The lights in this Cottage Kitchen are Hudson Valley 1609-F-PN 9”w x10”h, Polished Nickel and Hudson Valley 1615-PN 15”w x15 ½”h, Polished Nickel. They were purchased at a local showroom in Minneapolis.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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July 23, 2012

Terri George wrote:

Is the countertop laminate and if so what is the color called.

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The countertop is plastic laminate and the brand and color are Nevamar Jute Textured S-2-86T.
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Alethia
Erotas building Corporation

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May 23, 2012

joannany wrote:

kitchen island - who makes the kitchen island?

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That Island table was custom made for the home owner by our cabinet maker.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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March 11, 2012

dclmarley wrote:

Can you tell me about window blinds... who is manuf and what is color? thx.

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The shades would have been supplied by the Interior Designer Jeremy Wunderlich at Hanson Noble Wunderlich. We do not have that information.
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Alethia
Erotas Building Corporation

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October 2, 2016

Kali Naone wrote:

shelf spacing - I am hanging open shelving and can't determine how much space should be between... what is the space between these shelves, as well as how high off the counter the lowest one is. Thank you.

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May 29, 2016

wkingnorm wrote:

Who made the wooden woven shade? - Who made the wooden woven shade? Is it Hunter Douglas? Thanks!

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April 12, 2016

beckymontague wrote:

Becky - what color are the cabinets?

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March 22, 2016

Bob Gibbin wrote:

Countertops - Would it be possible to find out what color Formica was used in the guest kitchen? I am having a terrible time picking a good color and the one in the photo looks perfect.!

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July 10, 2015

sadscar wrote:

Cabinets - What color are the cabinets?

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June 23, 2015

mrsmoose12205 wrote:

Schoolhouse fixtures - Where is the semi flush mount light from over the sink?

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June 22, 2015

Michelle Greenwalt wrote:

Island - Is the island custom? Where is it from?

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March 8, 2015

jayfederer wrote:

Countertop question - What material is it? Color?

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February 9, 2015

tayleewinder wrote:

Counter - What is it? Color name?

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What Houzz contributors are saying:

Lisa Frederick added this to Kitchen Workbook: 8 Elements of a Cottage Kitchen

2. Open shelving. Installed in place of traditional upper cabinetry, open shelving recalls the days when kitchens were more utilitarian than decorative. Not only was cabinetry expensive, but open shelves allowed cooks to retrieve dishes and tools quickly. Today open shelves are as much about aesthetics as about practicality: Their openness helps make a space feel larger, and they often house accessories in addition to kitchen implements. You don't have to be obsessively neat and organized for open shelving to look attractive, but you'll want to make an effort not to let clutter build. Keeping dishware to a single color, as shown here, creates a striking effect.