While the two islands allow for multiple work zones, aesthetically the lacquered custom-color red island and the dark-stained larger island add a surprising artful effect to the off-white kitchen creating the transitional feel the client was seeking. Hammered pewter tile inserts frame the corners of the large island to match the hammered zinc hood which inevitably ties the entire space together seamlessly.

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The 2013 Street of Dreams Home, Best in Show winner. (Interior Design by JPID Construction & Design) The beautiful kitchen features a huge solid brass custom made lighted pot rack, matte black finish pot filler and faucets, rustic axed wood beams, open shelves, apron sinks, island, under cabinet lighting, deck mount Kohler faucet, custom stainless steel hood, marble slab, quartz slab, glass shelves, wolf range, subzero fridge, wolf microwave drawer, v-groove cabinet doors, glass doors, oak wire brush hardwood floors, woven bar chairs, wood bowl, x design side of cabinet on island.

This kitchen received a major "face lift" by painting the existing dark cabinets this light gray and adding some new additions as well. The built in desk area became a beverage center with sub-zero refrigerator built in and glass upper cabinets added. The double ovens were replaced with a steam and convection oven and the slide in range and upper cabinets were replaced with a stainless hood and pull out bottom drawers. Pull out trash cabinet and pan cabinet were added as well as a custom built television frame to mount the tv above the refrigerator and also hide away items not used as often, Calcutta gold quartz replaced the old black granite and subway tile replaced the slate back splash. Glass pendants were added over the peninsula and the counter-top was all lowered to counter level. A new paneled curved bar back was added to the peninsula.

The expanded portion of this home includes the kitchen, family room and master bedroom with raised ceiling. all the existing doorways and openings were also raised and enlarged. The kitchen countertops are SeaPearl Quartzite with an Interceramic brand Interglass backsplash. Faucet by Grohe. Hardware by Haefele, Refrigerator by Subzero, Range by Wolf, Dishwasher by Bosch. Cabinet paint color Sherwin Williams

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custom lighted pot rack, rustic beams, custom stainless steel hood, glass cabinet doors, v-groove cabinet doors, subzero fridge, wolf range, Carrera marble island, apron sink, windows backsplash, marble splash subway tile splash, hardwoods, glass shelves, pot filler, under cabinet lighting

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Contemporary, farmhouse, and transitional styles blend beautifully in a mix of whites and colors.
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