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LEFT, BELOW & FACING PAGE: When we designed this kitchen, we accommodated
the husband and wife's separate requests. As the main cook, she wanted her work
spaces open and clear of grazers. We expanded the room by four feet and moved
the ref rigerator away f rom her prep area. This let us add a wine serving and tasting
area, which is what the husband wanted. We moved the cooktop to a long wall to
maximize space and to serve as a focal point, and augmented the island, moving all
seating to one side.
"Fantasy Black Leather" was used to fabricate the plant trough behind the sink, as
well as all countertops and surfaces. The backsplash is hand-glazed subway tile and
an elongated hexagon shape was used with the same finish for a subtle accent
at the cooktop. Designed by Vermont's Simon Pearce, the light fixture serves as
functional art in the room. Repurposed wood beams became display shelves at the
beverage center, "legs" on the island, and supports for the custom range hood and
corbels. Virginia Cabinetry matched that wood for three sides of the island and for
the wine storage cabinets at the top of the beverage center.
Photographs by Quentin Penn-Hollar, QPH Photo
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