A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Highlighting the views was a key consideration for the project and the designer was very intentional with what views were kept open and what was blocked. Prideaux’s favorite element in the space is the view from the end of the pool and spa area.

Galaxy Outdoor is the nation’s premier designer and builder of custom outdoor kitchens. They manufacture custom built cabinets for outdoor kitchen islands, fire pits, fire tables, Kamado Smoker Grills and other outdoor accessories. Contact Imagine Backyard Living to make your outdoor dream a reality with Galaxy Outdoor!

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We can build outdoor kitchens that blend seamlessly with an existing or new patio, or that stand alone on their own merit. Outdoor kitchen designs can include amenities such as food preparation areas, cabinets, outdoor appliances (such as refrigerators, ice makers and ovens), outdoor grills, pizza ovens, sinks, outdoor bars and dining spaces. We can even include a gazebo, fireplace or fire pit for added ambiance. If you can dream it, Millenium’s outdoor kitchen contractors can build it.

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