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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

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Flooring: Solid 3/4" x 6" Light Rustic Walnut Plank with a custom hand distress, stain and finish.
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Easton, Maryland Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer with a lake view http://gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

This state-of-the-art residence in Chicago presents a timeless front facade of limestone accents, lime-washed brick and a standing seam metal roof. As the building program leads from a classic entry to the rear terrace, the materials and details open the interiors to direct natural light and highly landscaped indoor-outdoor living spaces. The formal approach transitions into an open, contemporary experience.

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Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build
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The Greystone Side Chairs and Arm Chairs tell us simple really is better. Paired with a round wood dining table, they bring a certain kind of elegance to classic Farmhouse style. Home courtesy of Encore Development and finishes by Gaddis Interiors

high gloss Wenge with hand-buffed lacquer, stainless steel and acid etched glass doors white glass countertops, recycled glass top @ Island, stainless toe kicks, white glass flooring

Morgante Wilson Architects designed this custom pedestal breakfast table. The seats of the chairs are upholstered in an outdoor fabric for ultimate durability. Werner Straube Photography

The breakfast bench in this seating area is upholstered in a faux leather by Kravet which can easily be wiped down with a sponge. The colorful pillows and patterned wallpaper add a fun vibe to this cozy nook. The capiz shell chandelier is oval to compliment the oval Saarinen dining table.

This spectacular barn home features custom cabinetry in the kitchen, office, four bathrooms including the master and the laundry room. Design details include glass doors, finished ends, finished interiors, furniture ends, knee brackets, wainscotings, pegged doors and drawer fronts, Arts & Crafts moulding and brackets, designer clipped stiles, mission plank interior backs, solid wood tops, valances, towel bars and more! Kitchen Wood: Knotty Cherry & Maple Finish: Candlelight Stain, Natural & Barn Red over Pitch Black Milk Paint, Burnished. Doors: Craftsman with pegs Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry