Ciao! Oct/Nov 2016 Digital Issue | Page 29

‘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. ciao! / oct/nov / two thousand sixteen 27