Inspired by local fishing shacks and wharf buildings dotting the coast of Maine, this re-imagined summer cottage interweaves large glazed openings with simple taut-skinned New England shingled cottage forms. Photos by Tome Crane, c 2010.

Inspired by early morning whitewater surfing enjoyed by the residents, White Colonial Cream Verona granite with this exquistie mirror polished finish is accented with beautiful white onyx from quarries in the remote foothills of Baluchistan.

Photography: Lisa Sze
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Inspired by early morning whitewater surfing enjoyed by the residents, Colonial Cream Verona granite with this exquistie mirror polished finish is accented with beautiful white onyx from quarries in the romote foothills of Baluchistan.

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Photo by Ed Gohlich
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Leathered Antique Brown Granite on the perimeter counters and River Valley Granite on the island. Leathered granite is a matte finish granite that has texture (the amount of texture usually depends on the minerals in the individual granites). Leathered Antique Brown Granite is a black (then name is a little off) granite that is almost soft to the touch. It still has a good amount of iridescence to it, as you can see in the photos. The River Valley Granite on the island is gentle, lilting stone that adds brightness and motion to the balance the dark perimeter counters.

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The beautiful hand-hammered custom pewter hood, framed in painted woodwork and in-set cabinetry and the spacious, fourteen foot ceilings are the focal points of this kitchen. Co-designer: Janie Petkus of Janie Petkus Interiors, Hinsdale IL.

Photo by Rodolfo Castro
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Cabinet design by: Collaborative Interiors | Kitchen design by: Beverly Bradshaw Interiors | Remodeler: McKinney Group | Photographer: Tom Marks Photo | ***Please visit the Houzz page of Beverly Bradshaw Interiors for any info regarding this project***

Atherton Family Kitchen. White cabinets. Granite Island. White Counter-tops. Calacatta Backsplash. Maximized, Concealed Storage. Designer: RKI Interior Design. Photographer: Dean J. Birinyi. Winner of ASID Award. As seen in CA Home & Design July/August 2012 Issue