USA Kitchen Trends US Kitchen Renovation Trends Vol. 30/11 | Page 57

A light-filled space was the result when architect Stuart Silk reworked an existing, closed-off period kitchen. Where the original island cut across the space, the new island follows the room’s orientation – leading the eye out to the views. The transitional cabinetry bridges the gap between the home’s origins and the need for a contemporary, practical kitchen suitable for cooking and socializing in. The Calacatta marble countertops by Fairweather Stone Works provide a prominent accent material. Photography by Buck Usher Search 34768 at trendsideas.com start your new project at trendsideas.com/projects/new 55