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The original kitchen in this 1950’s architect-built house was still in pristine
condition when the new owners made the purchase. It contained a number of
features that were ahead of their time, such as a pass-through silverware drawer
and a drop down mixer shelf. Key to this redo was honoring the horizontal lines
integral to the house. Quartersawn hickory was the selected material and the
veneer was laid up in a horizontal rather than the traditional vertical
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From the other end of the space, you get a better perspective of the
preparation, cooking and clean up areas, as well as the seating opposite the
stove. |
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This view shows the bookcase tucked on the opposite side of the island, handy
for the cook. Note the the bank of doors concealing a vast amount of storage
space along the dining room wall. Great hardware allows the large doors to move
at the touch of a finger. One upper section conceals a slide out shelf, offering
a coffee/beverage station away from the main prep area. The center doors have
vertical grain hickory, offering some contrast to the balance of the kitchen
with its horizontal grain pattern. |
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This contemporary kitchen
maximizes the available space with efficiency and great storage
Drawers to the right of the sink are over 3’ wide allowing for
all of specific categories of items to be stored together.
The existing cedar
walls and ceiling drove the choice of cedar for the cabinets and the uppers were
designed with open backs to allow the wall paneling to be viewed.
Mixing granite and butcher block countertops was a practical as well as an
economic choice.
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This large and sunny kitchen features cabinets of sapele
mahogany and birdseye maple, granite
and cement countertops and custom-designed stools.
The stools were designed to accent the cabinetry, with birdseye maple seatbacks
and sapele mahogany trim. The
steel base and footrest ring compliment the kitchen table.
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This view shown the undercounter refrigerator
drawers and specialty appliances. |
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The desk and pantry area are done sapele mahogany with
texturing on the doors, offering additional interest and texture to the pantry doors |
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The eating area offers a custom table crafted from
a big leaf maple burl. This magnificent
wood specimen was book- and butt-matched in a diamond pattern to maximize the beauty
of the finished top. A hand-wrought steel base by Sam Ostroff of Salmon
Studios,
Florence, MA
completes this work.
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In this same home, a separate tight space was used to create a galley kosher kitchen,
allowing the owners an effective and efficient means to satisfy their additional
requirements. This space includes a
concealed ironing board and a cabinet dedicated to storage for cleaning supplies
and equipment.
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Hickory solids and veneers provide the warmth that gives this contemporary
kitchen with an enduring quality.
These custom designed hickory stools tuck under the eat-in kitchen table. |
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This kitchen was crafted in collaboration with Sam Ostroff of Salmon Studios.
The cabinet and drawer faces are done in veneer made of flooring material
reclaimed from the jobsite.
www.SalmonStudios.com
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Originally
a "standard" condominium, the owner of this unit underwent a substantial
floor-to-ceiling renovation of the space over a 2 year period, with beautiful,
functional and unique results. This open kitchen/dining/living room and
adjacent music room have a cohesive look and flow. |
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The custom
kitchen cabinets are of alder with a birdseye maple reveal and walnut accents.
Individual refrigerator and freezer drawers are distributed for maximum
efficiency. The dining room table seen in the foreground has a center lazy
susan under the marquetry section which reflects the leaves of the trees
providing the principal woods used in the space. |
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Custom
stools were designed to provide harmonious, efficient and comfortable seating.
With a generous swiveling seat, the legs afford great stability enhanced with
the delicate but sturdy and comfortable back rest. |
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This kitchenette and bar area in a contemporary vacation condominium was done in
Koa veneer, a warm-toned, richly colored Hawaiian wood. The pantry offers specialty hardware,
well-suited for the curved cabinets, maximizing storage and access.
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The cabinetry in this large, sunny kitchen is of rift red oak in an Arts and
Crafts bungalow style house.
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