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A Kitchen Becomes Center of the Hub
As part of creating a grand kitchen that is the center of this home, spaces were totally reorganized to change the traffic flow. Previous additions had created remote rooms that were poorly connected to the main portion of the house. Hallway space was reclaimed, and space consolidated so that the kitchen became the connecting point. Half height columns and knee walls replaced full walls, opening up the space visually yet keeping it from feeling too open.
Glass doors on either side of the main cooking center allow a visual connection to other rooms, yet keeping the kitchen visually distinct and cozy.
Skylights and a large window keep the kitchen sunny. A highlight of the kitchen is the main cooking center, with a custom Habersham hood, and a striking tile backsplash.
The perimeter cabinets are cream enamel, which reflect the incoming light wonderfully. All top cabinets have glass doors and have integrated “puck” lights, so that the kitchen is still a pleasantly lit place to gather in the evening hours.
The island cabinets are maple cabinets in a cappuccino finish, to create a visual balance.
The center island was reconfigured from a long narrow space to a square, allowing for ample of storage besides the seating at the end, which is slightly elevated, for the customers’ kids and guests to be part of the cooking process. The island also includes a secondary prep sink, which is a quite stunning hand hammered copper sink with matching faucet.
Where once storage closets blocked the view of the hallway, a wine cooler and cabinets set against a knee wall with columns, open up the view and connect the areas.
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