USA Kitchen Trends US Kitchen Trends Vol. 30/09 | Page 42
Above: A butler’s pantry provides
additional storage and work space.
Facing page: The granite on the
countertops was honed to avoid a
modern, reflective look.
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Tim Maloney
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The cabinets have a frame and panel door
design – the recessed panels have a little extra
detailing that elevates them above the ordinary. For added interest, the end of the island
also features boards that give the appearance of tongue-and-groove panels, while the
corners feature pilasters evocative of fine furniture. The steel-reinforced granite countertop is
cantilevered to provide space for bar stools.
Sliding wicker vegetable baskets help to
lighten the visual mass of the island, and provide
storage for onions and potatoes. The mass of the
overhead cabinets is relieved by several display
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cabinets and traditional plate racks.
The kitchen also features a custom-designed
range hood with a handcrafted wood mantel
and decorative limestone corbels by Francois &
Company. The limestone wall tiles that create a
backsplash right around the kitchen have been
laid in a harlequin pattern to avoid the linear
look that would have been created if they were
laid in a regular, horizontal configuration.
All the kitchen cabinets have custom drawer
inserts, full-extension and soft-close systems.
There is also a separate butler’s pantry with
extra storage, a sink and dishwasher.