‘WOW FACTOR’
A hide-away beverage station makes a
morning or evening drink ritual a breeze.
The island’s black oak drawers
reveal the wood’s natural grain.
S
etting out to create a functional layout for an
active family of five in the hub of this Tuxedo
household, the homeowners sought the expertise of
Design Shop Interior Design.
Moving existing walls increased kitchen space by
150 square feet. A baker’s island anchors the room,
its surface acting as an eating area and prep space,
while additional seating from a custom banquette
transitions the kitchen to the family room.
One of the room’s most striking elements, caged
pendant lights add glittering geometric shape to the
kitchen’s streamlined design.
To break up the neutral palette and weathered
wood, high gloss taupe lacquered cabinets, an
arabesque tile backsplash and quartz countertops
offer plenty of shine.
COUNTERTOPS
Quartz, Torquay
Cambria,
FLOFORM.
HARDWARE
Chrome
handle,
Emtek.
WALL PAINT
Arcade White,
Sherwin Williams.
CABINETRY
Distressed oak injects an antique
sensibility. Legacy Originals.
BACKSPLASH
Moroccan inspired
Arabesque tile
creates a statement
wall. Flax Bucfa,
Buckingham Series,
Ames Tile & Stone.
FLOORING
The ombré effect of brushed
oak camouflages dirt and
scratches. Gray’s Harbor,
Kentwood Floors, The Floor
Show.
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