Designer: Karolina Zawistowska Location: Stone Art Design Home Design Center, LLC – Scotch Plains, NJ Website: www.stoneartdesign.com Specie: Maple Finish: Duel Colors – Shade & Urban Bronze Overlay: FOLC Doors: Prairie Drawers: 5 Pc. Flat Design Your Kitchen with Earthy Tones Neutral colors are still very popular in today’s kitchen. In this particular space you can see the use of painted cabinetry. The latest go-to earthy grey works wonders in kitchens since bold colors really pop. The cabinetry is painted in our newer Urban Bronze, with selected pieces finished in Shade to make a statement without going overboard. Prairie doors, like used in this kitchen, have a double beading that draws the eye to look at the detail of the doors and drawer fronts, giving it a stylish touch and not leaving the kitchen looking plain. By inserting glass into some of your cabinets it creates a clean, modern look in the room that is considered the one where people spend most of their time. Also with glass-front cabinetry you are making it easier to find what you need at a glance! Having an island in the center of the kitchen makes life a little easier. The main attraction of an island is the use for meal prepping. The official snack bar for when the kids come home, it could even be used for a self-service buffet party. The uses for an island are endless. The bonus to having one in this U shaped kitchen is that it shortens the distance between work centers, making hard to reach items easier to get to within a quicker amount of time.

Designer: Karolina Zawistowska Location: Stone Art Design Home Design Center, LLC – Scotch Plains, NJ Website: www.stoneartdesign.com Specie: Maple Finish: Duel Colors – Shade & Urban Bronze Overlay: FOLC Doors: Prairie Drawers: 5 Pc. Flat Design Your Kitchen with Earthy Tones Neutral colors are still very popular in today’s kitchen. In this particular space you can see the use of painted cabinetry. The latest go-to earthy grey works wonders in kitchens since bold colors really pop. The cabinetry is painted in our newer Urban Bronze, with selected pieces finished in Shade to make a statement without going overboard. Prairie doors, like used in this kitchen, have a double beading that draws the eye to look at the detail of the doors and drawer fronts, giving it a stylish touch and not leaving the kitchen looking plain. By inserting glass into some of your cabinets it creates a clean, modern look in the room that is considered the one where people spend most of their time. Also with glass-front cabinetry you are making it easier to find what you need at a glance! Having an island in the center of the kitchen makes life a little easier. The main attraction of an island is the use for meal prepping. The official snack bar for when the kids come home, it could even be used for a self-service buffet party. The uses for an island are endless. The bonus to having one in this U shaped kitchen is that it shortens the distance between work centers, making hard to reach items easier to get to within a quicker amount of time.

Designer: Karolina Zawistowska Location: Stone Art Design Home Design Center, LLC – Scotch Plains, NJ Website: www.stoneartdesign.com Specie: Maple Finish: Duel Colors – Shade & Urban Bronze Overlay: FOLC Doors: Prairie Drawers: 5 Pc. Flat Design Your Kitchen with Earthy Tones Neutral colors are still very popular in today’s kitchen. In this particular space you can see the use of painted cabinetry. The latest go-to earthy grey works wonders in kitchens since bold colors really pop. The cabinetry is painted in our newer Urban Bronze, with selected pieces finished in Shade to make a statement without going overboard. Prairie doors, like used in this kitchen, have a double beading that draws the eye to look at the detail of the doors and drawer fronts, giving it a stylish touch and not leaving the kitchen looking plain. By inserting glass into some of your cabinets it creates a clean, modern look in the room that is considered the one where people spend most of their time. Also with glass-front cabinetry you are making it easier to find what you need at a glance! Having an island in the center of the kitchen makes life a little easier. The main attraction of an island is the use for meal prepping. The official snack bar for when the kids come home, it could even be used for a self-service buffet party. The uses for an island are endless. The bonus to having one in this U shaped kitchen is that it shortens the distance between work centers, making hard to reach items easier to get to within a quicker amount of time.

Designer: Karolina Zawistowska Location: Stone Art Design Home Design Center, LLC – Scotch Plains, NJ Website: www.stoneartdesign.com Specie: Maple Finish: Duel Colors – Shade & Urban Bronze Overlay: FOLC Doors: Prairie Drawers: 5 Pc. Flat Design Your Kitchen with Earthy Tones Neutral colors are still very popular in today’s kitchen. In this particular space you can see the use of painted cabinetry. The latest go-to earthy grey works wonders in kitchens since bold colors really pop. The cabinetry is painted in our newer Urban Bronze, with selected pieces finished in Shade to make a statement without going overboard. Prairie doors, like used in this kitchen, have a double beading that draws the eye to look at the detail of the doors and drawer fronts, giving it a stylish touch and not leaving the kitchen looking plain. By inserting glass into some of your cabinets it creates a clean, modern look in the room that is considered the one where people spend most of their time. Also with glass-front cabinetry you are making it easier to find what you need at a glance! Having an island in the center of the kitchen makes life a little easier. The main attraction of an island is the use for meal prepping. The official snack bar for when the kids come home, it could even be used for a self-service buffet party. The uses for an island are endless. The bonus to having one in this U shaped kitchen is that it shortens the distance between work centers, making hard to reach items easier to get to within a quicker amount of time.

This Highland Village kitchen remodel centers around one show-stopping element: Taj Mahal Quartzite. This natural stone is highly sought after for its creamy, marble-like translucence and incredible durability. However, it is notoriously difficult to cut without cracking. Because we own Stonemeyer Granite, we don't trust this expensive material to third-party sub-contractors. We fabricated and installed this island in-house to ensure perfection. The "Operator" Difference: The Stone: You are looking at a premium slab of Taj Mahal Quartzite. Unlike engineered quartz, this natural stone has depth and movement that can't be faked. It is harder than granite and scratch-resistant, making it the ultimate surface for a luxury kitchen. The Precision: Look closely at the undermount sink cutout. Our fabrication process ensures a flawless, polished edge that reveals the stone's inner beauty. We paired it with a professional Stainless Steel Undermount Sink and high-arc faucet, installed by our plumbing division (Haltex Plumbing) for a leak-free guarantee. The Palette: We used the soft, warm veining of the quartzite to bridge the gap between the Dark Stained Island Cabinetry and the lighter rustic elements in the living room (peeking through in the background). The Flow: The multi-tonal wood-look flooring was selected to hide traffic wear while complementing the warm gold tones in the countertops. Materials Used: Countertop: Taj Mahal Quartzite (Polished) Sink: 32" Stainless Steel Single Basin Cabinetry: Custom Maple with Espresso Stain If you are looking for a Highland Village remodeling firm that specializes in exotic natural stone fabrication and open-concept design, visit The Design House showroom today.

Designer: Karolina Zawistowska Location: Stone Art Design Home Design Center, LLC – Scotch Plains, NJ Website: www.stoneartdesign.com Specie: Maple Finish: Duel Colors – Shade & Urban Bronze Overlay: FOLC Doors: Prairie Drawers: 5 Pc. Flat Design Your Kitchen with Earthy Tones Neutral colors are still very popular in today’s kitchen. In this particular space you can see the use of painted cabinetry. The latest go-to earthy grey works wonders in kitchens since bold colors really pop. The cabinetry is painted in our newer Urban Bronze, with selected pieces finished in Shade to make a statement without going overboard. Prairie doors, like used in this kitchen, have a double beading that draws the eye to look at the detail of the doors and drawer fronts, giving it a stylish touch and not leaving the kitchen looking plain. By inserting glass into some of your cabinets it creates a clean, modern look in the room that is considered the one where people spend most of their time. Also with glass-front cabinetry you are making it easier to find what you need at a glance! Having an island in the center of the kitchen makes life a little easier. The main attraction of an island is the use for meal prepping. The official snack bar for when the kids come home, it could even be used for a self-service buffet party. The uses for an island are endless. The bonus to having one in this U shaped kitchen is that it shortens the distance between work centers, making hard to reach items easier to get to within a quicker amount of time.

Designer: Karolina Zawistowska Location: Stone Art Design Home Design Center, LLC – Scotch Plains, NJ Website: www.stoneartdesign.com Specie: Maple Finish: Duel Colors – Shade & Urban Bronze Overlay: FOLC Doors: Prairie Drawers: 5 Pc. Flat Design Your Kitchen with Earthy Tones Neutral colors are still very popular in today’s kitchen. In this particular space you can see the use of painted cabinetry. The latest go-to earthy grey works wonders in kitchens since bold colors really pop. The cabinetry is painted in our newer Urban Bronze, with selected pieces finished in Shade to make a statement without going overboard. Prairie doors, like used in this kitchen, have a double beading that draws the eye to look at the detail of the doors and drawer fronts, giving it a stylish touch and not leaving the kitchen looking plain. By inserting glass into some of your cabinets it creates a clean, modern look in the room that is considered the one where people spend most of their time. Also with glass-front cabinetry you are making it easier to find what you need at a glance! Having an island in the center of the kitchen makes life a little easier. The main attraction of an island is the use for meal prepping. The official snack bar for when the kids come home, it could even be used for a self-service buffet party. The uses for an island are endless. The bonus to having one in this U shaped kitchen is that it shortens the distance between work centers, making hard to reach items easier to get to within a quicker amount of time.

Jackie and Sean loved the Algonquin neighborhood they lived in with the peaceful neighborhood and the close proximity to work and school. What they didn’t love was how outdated their home had become. With a cramped kitchen and an unused dining room, they decided a remodel was the perfect solution to their problem. They would be able to continue to live in the area they loved, while at the same time they could have the dream home they envisioned. After a thorough search, Jackie came across Advance Design Studio. She was impressed by all of the positive reviews she saw on the internet and saw herself identifying with all of the project stories she saw on the website. Once they met with designer Scott Christensen and owner Todd Jurs, they knew Advance Design was the right company to make their dreams a reality. The project consisted of four main areas: the kitchen/dining/powder room, the laundry room, the master bathroom, and the kid’s bathroom. They wanted to expand the kitchen into the seldom used dining room and add a large island for hosting parties and family gatherings. They also wanted new hardwood flooring throughout the first level. The laundry room needed to be more functional, and all three bathrooms were in dire need of updating. The closed off kitchen was opened up to create a sweeping space between the new eating area and the much larger kitchen. A handsome dry bar complete with a beverage refrigerator and lighted glass door cabinetry makes an elegant transition across from a peninsula area filled with storage. An additional decorative cabinet lighting up elegant dishware through the mullioned glass sits directly across from the drybar. An expansive island was critical to the kitchen plans. Jackie, Sean and Scott worked closely together to create just the right details for their design. They wanted the island to be functional in addition to being the centerpiece of the room. Added storage for the kid’s school supplies was hidden behind cabinet doors so the children could do their schoolwork right at the island, and a microwave drawer glides open with the touch of a finger hidden inconspicuously within the island space. The easy to care for Cambria Britannica Quartz island top with its sweeping grey and white marble look perched atop hand-carved Craftsman corbels was absolutely what they were hoping for, blending both beauty and function perfectly. Adding a nice contrast to the brightness of the quartz and the white cabinetry, Kodiak - Leather granite countertops were used to balance the light and dark tones of the space. Dura Supreme Classic White painted cabinets grace the perimeter, while Maple Poppy Seed stained cabinets with a beautiful soft grey woodgrain were used in the beverage center and island. The two tones compliment the large space balancing it out nicely creating interest and elegance with the simple Craftsman style full overlay doors. A deep warm Barnwood White Oak flooring was added throughout the lower level. The new floor brings additional contrast to the bright kitchen and provides unity with the now open floorplan as it rolls in to the foyer and family room. Final details like the show-stopping lunar like duo light fixtures complete the space and intermix expertly with crisscross details of the glass door mullions, the island bar seating and even accessories in the space. The small cluttered laundry room needed more space and more storage. With a busy family it seemed to overflow daily and did not have anywhere to hide the families “in and out stuff.” Scott designed the new space with a stackable washer and dryer and much more efficiently organized cabinetry. Doing laundry is now (almost!) a pleasure and keeping everyone’s “stuff” hidden, but readily accessible is now a snap. The master bath was not a place where the couple enjoyed spending time getting ready for their day. The tub almost never was used, so removing it made it possible to build an extra-large shower, replacing the small cramped cube of the previous shower they hated. Clean, horizontal lines softly draw your eye around the space with porcelain tile called Driftwood Sea spray. Full overlay cabinetry in a soft white vanity with double sinks makes getting ready for the day much more convenient for the busy couple. Long floor planks made of porcelain tile mimic real hardwood floors in a soft grey to compliment the shower, but with the ease and care of a tile surface. Cambrian Black Granite counters with a matte finish and under mount porcelain sinks with handsome brushed chrome hardware complete the handsome space. A real bonus in any master bath; a custom built in storage nook was tucked in the corner of the space for linens and heavenly storage. The kid’s bath was in sad shape because it was original to the house. To keep the budget in control, the tub which was in great condition was retained, but focus was on the new large brick style porcelain charcoal tile on the floor, crisp white new Craftsman style cabinetry with pretty furniture details on the corner base, a striking granite top with white under mount porcelain sinks and fresh hardware and faucets. Some beautiful soft grey wood mirrors to match mom and dads were custom sized and placed under new lighting, and 4 hooks were smartly arranged down the wall for kids’ towels. This couple was determined not to move, and made their house their dream home. Not only does their home function greatly now, but Jackie says, “When the neighbors come to visit, they’re asking if they can “steal” the design”! The added functionality, elegance, and open floor plan were exactly what this family needed in order to stay. Advance Design Studio, Joe Nowak

Of course, he credits IKD’s certified designers for guidance during the process as well as his own research. “We used design Web sites like HOUZZ to help inform our decision about using IKD, for tips about installation techniques, and for suggestions about how to overcome installation challenges. HOUZZ was the most regular online resource we used throughout our design and installation process,” he says. Notably, Adam did not set a budget. Rather, he did calculations during the planning stages to know what price range he was comfortable with for his IKEA purchases. “We even went up a level on our cabinets when saw the first revision of our design from IKD. The change was financially feasible for us and we were happy with the final estimate on our design. When we ended up purchasing our cabinets, the estimate and final cost were very close to each other,” he says. Rounding out the product lineup are an IKEA NUTID microwave; Samsung stainless steel appliances; luxury vinyl flooring (that was installed ahead of the kitchen) and granite countertops from a local third-party, non-IKEA affiliated vendor. “We did not hire a cabinet installer and I proudly state that we did it ourselves” he concludes. For Adam, the previous kitchen was drab, outdated and completely inefficient with narrow passageways around the refrigerator and previous island. Therefore, he discovered that IKEA cabinetry was ideal from a style and budget standpoint for his kitchen remodel. “We were impressed with the quality of the cabinets at the price point. We were also able to plan well in advance of IKEA’s Spring kitchen sale to enable us to purchase our cabinets at a lower price point,” he says. To that end, the IKEA BODBYN Off White cabinetry runs along the upper perimeter of the kitchen, from the Samsung refrigerator, over the stainless steel stove and above the sink and granite countertops.

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We custom made all of the kitchen cabinetry and shelving. The kitchen was a small area so maximizing usable space with function and design was crucial. The transitional design features a pantry wall with the Sub Zero all glass door refrigerator and oven cabinet centered and equal size pantry cabinets to either side with 3 large storage drawers below and rollout shelves and work surfaces behind the door cabinets above in each with a hidden walk-in pantry door next to the Sub Zero. The cabinets on the range wall all have large storage drawers with wood organizers in the top drawer for spices and utensils. The client also wanted floating shelves to either side of the steel hood which were made from re-sawn maple to look like cut pieces from an old beam, each shelf is lit from the underside with LED flush mounted puck lights. The island was our biggest challenge. It needed to house several appliances of different size, a farmhouse sink and be able to have function from all 4 sides and still have room for seating space on the backside. The sink side has the farmhouse sink centered with storage drawers to the right that feature wood organizers and a double middle drawer to help hold all the small utensils and still maintain the 3 drawer look from the front view that matches the integrated dishwasher to the left. The right side contains both the integrated soft close trash unit and an icemaker with a third false panel door to maintain the size balance for all three. The left side houses the Sub Zero undercounter freezer. I wanted the face to look like six equal sized drawers, which left the integrated drawer fronts for the freezer overlapping the side panel for the dishwasher. The back of the island has storage tucked up under the seating space. The quartz countertop meets up against the maple butcher block to create a stunning island top. All in all the end result of this kitchen is a beautiful space with wonderful function. We finished the false beams in our exclusive hand-rubbed cappuccino stain. Photos: Kimball Ungerman

The interior of this home blurs the line between modern and traditional, forging a relaxed living environment. The arched, copper porch, which features Eldorado Stone’s modern LedgeCut33, creates an inviting presentation with its continuous linear pattern displayed throughout this residence. Additionally, Eldorado Stone’s Sage LegdeCut33 adds a modern element with its lines while its cool color palette blends into the surrounding elements, which allows the home to reveal itself progressively. Builder: Zetterberg Custom Homes & Remodels Website: www.zetterberg.com Phone: (253) 770-1730 Facebook: Zetterberg Custom Homes and Remodeling

This coastal interior design project in NC by Lavish wraps an entire home in warm, breezy, collected style made for relaxed coastal living. Our clients wanted a home that felt light and natural but still refined — a place that welcomed sandy feet and dinner parties alike. Lavish's interior design team layered organic textures, soft blues, and natural woods throughout, tying the rooms together with rattan, grasscloth, and coastal-inspired art. Highlights include a sunlit kitchen and dining great room framed by reclaimed wood beams and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an airy grasscloth-wrapped dining room with a rattan chandelier, a serene blue guest bedroom, and a bright staircase with a graphic runner. Every space balances comfort and polish, with layered lighting and natural materials carrying the coastal palette from room to room. Lavish provides full-service interior design across the North Carolina coast and the Triangle, from Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach to Raleigh. Dreaming of a coastal home like this? Contact Lavish to start your project on the coast.

This family throws some mean parties where large crowds usually sit at the poolside. There’s an entire section of this walk out second level that is dedicated to entertaining which also gives access to the pool in the backyard. This place comes alive at night with built in surround sounds and LED lights. There was just one issue. The kitchen. The kitchen did not fit in. It was old, outdated, out-styled and nonfunctional. They knew the kitchen had to be address eventually but they just didn’t want to redo the kitchen. They wanted to revamp the kitchen, so they asked us to come in and look at the space to see how we can design this second floor kitchen in their New Rochelle home. It was a small kitchen, strategically located where it could be the hub that the family wanted it to be. It held its own amongst everything that was in the open space like the big screen TV, fireplace and pool table. That is exactly what we did in the design and here is how we did it. First, we got rid of the kitchen table and by doing so we created a peninsular. This eventually sets up the space for a couple of really cool pendant lights, some unique counter chairs and a wine cooler that was purchased before but never really had a home. We then turned our attention to the range and hood. This was not the main kitchen, so wall storage wasn’t the main goal here. We wanted to create a more open feel interaction while in the kitchen, hence we designed the free standing chimney hood alone to the left of the window. We then looked at how we can make it more entertaining. We did that by adding a Wine rack on a buffet style type area. This wall was free and would have remained empty had we not find a way to add some more glitz. Finally came the counter-top. Every detail was crucial because the view of the kitchen can be seen from when you enter the front door even if it was on the second floor walk out. The use of the space called for a waterfall edge counter-top and more importantly, the stone selection to further accentuate the effect. It was crucial that there was movement in the stone which connects to the 45 degree waterfall edge so it would be very dramatic. Nothing was overlooked in this space. It had to be done this way if it was going to have a fighting chance to take command of its territory. Have a look at some before and after photos on the left and see a brief video transformation of this lovely small kitchen. See more photos and vidoe of this transformation on our website @ http://www.rajkitchenandbath.com/portfolio-items/kitchen-remodel-new-rochelle-ny-10801/

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This family throws some mean parties where large crowds usually sit at the poolside. There’s an entire section of this walk out second level that is dedicated to entertaining which also gives access to the pool in the backyard. This place comes alive at night with built in surround sounds and LED lights. There was just one issue. The kitchen. The kitchen did not fit in. It was old, outdated, out-styled and nonfunctional. They knew the kitchen had to be address eventually but they just didn’t want to redo the kitchen. They wanted to revamp the kitchen, so they asked us to come in and look at the space to see how we can design this second floor kitchen in their New Rochelle home. It was a small kitchen, strategically located where it could be the hub that the family wanted it to be. It held its own amongst everything that was in the open space like the big screen TV, fireplace and pool table. That is exactly what we did in the design and here is how we did it. First, we got rid of the kitchen table and by doing so we created a peninsular. This eventually sets up the space for a couple of really cool pendant lights, some unique counter chairs and a wine cooler that was purchased before but never really had a home. We then turned our attention to the range and hood. This was not the main kitchen, so wall storage wasn’t the main goal here. We wanted to create a more open feel interaction while in the kitchen, hence we designed the free standing chimney hood alone to the left of the window. We then looked at how we can make it more entertaining. We did that by adding a Wine rack on a buffet style type area. This wall was free and would have remained empty had we not find a way to add some more glitz. Finally came the counter-top. Every detail was crucial because the view of the kitchen can be seen from when you enter the front door even if it was on the second floor walk out. The use of the space called for a waterfall edge counter-top and more importantly, the stone selection to further accentuate the effect. It was crucial that there was movement in the stone which connects to the 45 degree waterfall edge so it would be very dramatic. Nothing was overlooked in this space. It had to be done this way if it was going to have a fighting chance to take command of its territory. Have a look at some before and after photos on the left and see a brief video transformation of this lovely small kitchen. See more photos and vidoe of this transformation on our website @ http://www.rajkitchenandbath.com/portfolio-items/kitchen-remodel-new-rochelle-ny-10801/

Colorful and rich style When a repeat client shows up on your doorstep with his third home to furnish and wants to start from scratch and go really bold, you just embrace him, scoot him right up to the resource room, and don’t ask questions! I mean, who does not love a client that embraces velvet, leather, silk and wallcoverings? This lush, vibrant lounge space was all created from the want to really deep dive into something different, eclectic and more traveled. The original small, narrow, dimly lit room totally delivered on helping accomplish that mood. Mixing a little of that Ming dynasty-inspired strawberry red with a deep chocolate mohair on the sectional and cladding the room in a soft, amethyst woven wallcovering. We loved the interplay and “non-matchiness” that this space embraced. Lighting and art were both about telling a story in this room – accenting conversational opportunities and an almost gallery-esque feel. Designating a more dynamic and unusual, sculptural feel – from the harder lines of the statement floor lamp in the living room across to the sprawling, slightly modern bloom of the dining area fixture. Jewel of a space The area rug had to ground the already bold furniture and lend itself to the darker wood floors, and a dusky green wool proved the ticket. We loved the almost pixelated pattern the hand-knotted wool lent to the overall design. A little hint of oxblood, chocolate and blue picked up in accents elsewhere, but the tone of almost jade really caught us about this piece. Not enough can be said about the accent of a dining space either (which in terms of space planning was the only way to balance this long, narrow “hallway” of a room off the kitchen). Citron velvet on the low-profile chairs left the space feeling open, but fun for games and cocktail parties. Plus, the cerused wood dining table was a great complement – offering depth without a conflict to the existing flooring or nearby sectional. Being able to view this space as a whole was very important to us! From the selection of sconces carried throughout (that wonky placement was existing and with so little opportunity to add cans we had to play up the new fixtures in a way that make them feel purposeful and desirable.), to the balance of color and temperature in each furniture grouping. Sometimes working floor to ceiling in an existing space can pose a lot of unique challenges when it comes to furnishing projects. However, we loved that the client embraced our drive to really punch up the visual feel of this living/dining combo. Also, we know the enjoyment he gets from the finished product is a testament to hunting for the right pieces, designing with unusual and luxe fabric combinations, and managing the inclusion of budget-friendly surprises that always balance a job well done. What the client says “From the moment that Cheryl arrived, I felt that she was definitely the designer that I needed to help facilitate & execute my vision for the space. I’m not the “cookie cutter” type, and I immediately realized that Cheryl had a knack for envisioning ideas that were unique, yet tasteful, timeless, and sophisticated.” From its beginnings as a plain Jane envelope, this combination living/dining space becomes a study in texture and color!

This family throws some mean parties where large crowds usually sit at the poolside. There’s an entire section of this walk out second level that is dedicated to entertaining which also gives access to the pool in the backyard. This place comes alive at night with built in surround sounds and LED lights. There was just one issue. The kitchen. The kitchen did not fit in. It was old, outdated, out-styled and nonfunctional. They knew the kitchen had to be address eventually but they just didn’t want to redo the kitchen. They wanted to revamp the kitchen, so they asked us to come in and look at the space to see how we can design this second floor kitchen in their New Rochelle home. It was a small kitchen, strategically located where it could be the hub that the family wanted it to be. It held its own amongst everything that was in the open space like the big screen TV, fireplace and pool table. That is exactly what we did in the design and here is how we did it. First, we got rid of the kitchen table and by doing so we created a peninsular. This eventually sets up the space for a couple of really cool pendant lights, some unique counter chairs and a wine cooler that was purchased before but never really had a home. We then turned our attention to the range and hood. This was not the main kitchen, so wall storage wasn’t the main goal here. We wanted to create a more open feel interaction while in the kitchen, hence we designed the free standing chimney hood alone to the left of the window. We then looked at how we can make it more entertaining. We did that by adding a Wine rack on a buffet style type area. This wall was free and would have remained empty had we not find a way to add some more glitz. Finally came the counter-top. Every detail was crucial because the view of the kitchen can be seen from when you enter the front door even if it was on the second floor walk out. The use of the space called for a waterfall edge counter-top and more importantly, the stone selection to further accentuate the effect. It was crucial that there was movement in the stone which connects to the 45 degree waterfall edge so it would be very dramatic. Nothing was overlooked in this space. It had to be done this way if it was going to have a fighting chance to take command of its territory. Have a look at some before and after photos on the left and see a brief video transformation of this lovely small kitchen. See more photos and vidoe of this transformation on our website @ http://www.rajkitchenandbath.com/portfolio-items/kitchen-remodel-new-rochelle-ny-10801/

This family throws some mean parties where large crowds usually sit at the poolside. There’s an entire section of this walk out second level that is dedicated to entertaining which also gives access to the pool in the backyard. This place comes alive at night with built in surround sounds and LED lights. There was just one issue. The kitchen. The kitchen did not fit in. It was old, outdated, out-styled and nonfunctional. They knew the kitchen had to be address eventually but they just didn’t want to redo the kitchen. They wanted to revamp the kitchen, so they asked us to come in and look at the space to see how we can design this second floor kitchen in their New Rochelle home. It was a small kitchen, strategically located where it could be the hub that the family wanted it to be. It held its own amongst everything that was in the open space like the big screen TV, fireplace and pool table. That is exactly what we did in the design and here is how we did it. First, we got rid of the kitchen table and by doing so we created a peninsular. This eventually sets up the space for a couple of really cool pendant lights, some unique counter chairs and a wine cooler that was purchased before but never really had a home. We then turned our attention to the range and hood. This was not the main kitchen, so wall storage wasn’t the main goal here. We wanted to create a more open feel interaction while in the kitchen, hence we designed the free standing chimney hood alone to the left of the window. We then looked at how we can make it more entertaining. We did that by adding a Wine rack on a buffet style type area. This wall was free and would have remained empty had we not find a way to add some more glitz. Finally came the counter-top. Every detail was crucial because the view of the kitchen can be seen from when you enter the front door even if it was on the second floor walk out. The use of the space called for a waterfall edge counter-top and more importantly, the stone selection to further accentuate the effect. It was crucial that there was movement in the stone which connects to the 45 degree waterfall edge so it would be very dramatic. Nothing was overlooked in this space. It had to be done this way if it was going to have a fighting chance to take command of its territory. Have a look at some before and after photos on the left and see a brief video transformation of this lovely small kitchen. See more photos and vidoe of this transformation on our website @ http://www.rajkitchenandbath.com/portfolio-items/kitchen-remodel-new-rochelle-ny-10801/