The clients believed the peninsula footprint was required due to the unique entry points from the hallway leading to the dining room and the foyer. The new island increases storage, counters and a more pleasant flow of traffic from all directions. The biggest challenge was trying to make the structural beam that ran perpendicular to the space work in a new design; it was off center and difficult to balance the cabinetry and functional spaces to work with it. In the end it was decided to increase the budget and invest in moving the header in the ceiling to achieve the best design, esthetically and funcationlly. Specific storage designed to meet the clients requests include: - pocket doors at counter tops for everyday appliances - deep drawers for pots, pans and Tupperware - island includes designated zone for baking supplies - tall and shallow pantry/food storage for easy access near island - pull out spice near cooking - tray dividers for assorted baking pans/sheets, cutting boards and numerous other serving trays - cutlery and knife inserts and built in trash/recycle bins to keep things organized and convenient to use, out of sight - custom design hutch to hold various, yet special dishes and silverware Elements of design chosen to meet the clients wishes include: - painted cabinetry to lighten up the room that lacks windows and give relief/contrast to the expansive wood floors - monochromatic colors throughout give peaceful yet elegant atmosphere o stained island provides interest and warmth with wood, but still unique in having a different stain than the wood floors – this is repeated in the tile mosaic backsplash behind the rangetop - punch of fun color used on hutch for a unique, furniture feel - carefully chosen detailed embellishments like the tile mosaic, valance toe boards, furniture base board around island, and island pendants are traditional details to not only the architecture of the home, but also the client’s furniture and décor. - Paneled refrigerator minimizes the large appliance, help keeping an elegant feel Superior cooking equipment includes a combi-steam oven, convection wall ovens paired with a built-in refrigerator with interior air filtration to better preserve fresh foods. Photography by Gregg Willett

Kitchen - transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

Pot and Pan storage next to range, with a cutlery drawer and cutting board storage all close at hand.
Small elegant l-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

Countertop Wood: Random Mix Walnut with Sapwood Category: Butcher Block Cutting Board Construction Style: End Grain Countertop Thickness: 2-1/2" thick Size: 17-1/4" x 28-1/2" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil™ Wood Stain: Natural Wood – No Stain Designer: Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.

Featuring hand turned legs and an integrated, inset end grain sinker cypress cutting board. Photos by Jason Kruppe
Example of a large trendy ceramic tile and white floor kitchen design in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Featuring hand turned legs and an integrated, inset end grain sinker cypress cutting board. Photos by Jason Kruppe
Example of a large trendy porcelain tile and white floor eat-in kitchen design in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

Maximizing the functionality of this space, and coordinating the new kitchen with the beautiful remodel completed previously by the client were the two most important aspects of this project. The existing spaces are elegantly decorated with an open plan, dark hardwood floors, and natural stone accents. The new, lighter, more open kitchen flows beautifully into the client’s existing dining room space. Satin nickel hardware blends with the stainless steel appliances and matches the satin nickel details throughout the home. The fully integrated refrigerator next to the narrow pull-out pantry cabinet, take up less visual weight than a traditional stainless steel appliance and the two combine to provide fantastic storage. The glass cabinet doors and decorative lighting beautifully highlight the client’s glassware and dishes. Finished with white subway tile, Dreamy Marfil quartz countertops, and a warm natural wood blind; the space warm, inviting, elegant, and extremely functional. copyright 2013 marilyn peryer photography

Custom Christmas gift that I did for a client who has some intense Chiefs spirit. This board has a mix of walnut, maple, and sapele wood in the edge grain board. Did some hand carving with a grinding wheel to create for profile around the edge

Custom cabinets by DRAPER-DBS Kitchen design by Veronica Campbell of Deane, Inc.: www.deane.com Photography by Jane Beiles
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Chef Edition Cutting Board. This is one solid chunk of Maple wood. Hand selected pieces of Hard Maple come together in exquisite form and kitchen function for this professional grade cutting board. The Todd Alan Woodcraft Chef Edition is made for doing all your kitchen preparation tasks. Perfect for Restaurants, Bistros, Personal Chefs and Home Kitchens, the boards are edge grain construction for durability, and each size of board come in at a full 2 inches thick. This board is great for chopping, cleaving, meat and seafood preparation or other heavy-use kitchen applications.

Maple and Jarah Cutting Board. This stunning piece is made from select Hard Pacific Maple and Australian Jarah. It’s a versatile board with a contemporary look. The beautiful dark red coloration of the Jarah with the blond of the Maple, ads a stylish yet functional piece to your kitchen. These cutting boards are eye catching and should impress you or anyone who sees it.

Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.

mixed hardwood cutting board with maple and mahogany strips The cutting board also has mahogany bread board ends which gives it the picture frame look!

Solid red oak wood cutting board with natural oil finish. 2 flat surfaces for chopping, slicing, cutting, dicing and more. Great alternative to plastic is easier on the knives. Won't harbor bacteria. Hand wash and oil regularly for best results

Solid maple wood cutting board with natural oil finish. 2 flat surfaces for chopping, slicing, cutting, dicing and more. Great alternative to plastic is easier on the knives. Won't harbor bacteria. Hand wash and oil regularly for best results.

mixed hardwood cutting board with maple and walnut wood. The cutting board also has maple bread board ends which gives it the picture frame look!

Solid hickory wood cutting board with natural oil finish. 2 flat surfaces for chopping, slicing, cutting, dicing and more. Great alternative to plastic is easier on the knives. Won't harbor bacteria. Hand wash and oil regularly for best results

Complete your workstation sink with this accessory set. Featuring a bamboo cutting board and a silicone collapsible container. This accessory set fits perfectly over 17” ledge workstation sinks. The set includes one 540ml silicone collapsible container and a 16 ¾ “ x 8 ½ “ cutting board. The bamboo cutting board is made from high quality, antibacterial bamboo and is BPA free. The silicone collapsible container is also BPA free, dishwasher and microwave safe. Work directly over your kitchen sink without losing countertop space. Cut your ingredients directly on the bamboo cutting board and place them in the container, either to serve to your guest or to keep handy while you prep your meals. This set is very easy to store, just collapse the silicone container and put away in the cabinets. Transform your kitchen experience with this bamboo cutting board with collapsible silicone container set.

This accessory set has been specially designed to fit over your kitchen sink. Featuring a bamboo cutting board and a silicone collapsible container. This accessory set fits perfectly over standard kitchen sinks. The bamboo cutting board is made from high quality, antibacterial bamboo and is BPA free. The silicone collapsible container is also BPA free, dishwasher and microwave safe. The set includes one 540ml silicone collapsible container and an 18 “ x 8 ½ “ cutting board. Work directly over your kitchen sink without losing countertop space. Working directly over the kitchen sink saves space on the kitchen countertop for other cooking needs. Use the cutting board as a serving tray and the silicone container to serve a sauce or dip. Entertain your guests with delicious treats that can be prepped and served at the same time directly from your kitchen sink. This set is very easy to store, just collapse the silicone container and put away in the cabinets. Transform your kitchen experience with this bamboo cutting board with collapsible silicone container set.