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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DOMUS RESIDENCE, YALETOWN | 2015 | PHOTO CREDIT | Janis Nicolay | PROJECT PROFILE | Renovation & Styling Project 906 sq.ft | 11th Floor | Yaletown | Ledingham Design,Built 2003 1 Bedroom + 2 Bath + Den + Living / Dining Room + Balcony | DESIGN TEAM | Interior Design | GAILE GUEVARA Design Team | Laura Melling, Anahita Mafi, Foojan Kasravi, Rebecca Raymond | CONSTRUCTION TEAM | Builder | Projekt Home | SOURCE GUIDE | Accessories - Decorative objects | Teixidors Cushions available through Provide Accessories - Area rug | Bedding | Stonewashed Belgian Linen Collection provided by Restoration Hardware + Hendrik Lou Closets | Ikea - Pax Wardrobe Storage System Furniture - Bedframe & Bedside Tables by CB2 Furniture - Dining Table | Custom Table by Ben Barber Studio Furniture - Dining Chair | Hay about a chair provided by Vancouver Special Furniture - Bed | Facade Grey Queen Bed from CB2 Furniture - Bedside Table | Shake Nightstand from CB2 Hardwood Flooring | Kentwood Originals - Brushed Oak Snohomish by Metropolitan Floors Lighting - Accent | LineLight By Lock & Mortice Lighting - Decorative | Bocci 28d Provided by Bocci