This couple originally came to KBDC looking to purchase a kitchen display I had for sale from a cancelled project. Because the display’s cabinets had originally been designed to go into a specific (and very large) space, some perquisites for installation in this home had to be met, the main one being a minimum ceiling height of 108”. After meeting with them and seeing their space, getting some measurements, and doing some initial drawings, I found that these cabinets would fit like a glove. We reconfigured the cabinets from the floor plan they were originally designed for and created a new layout for the homeowner’s kitchen with the balance used in their wine cellar, mudroom, .

The whole kitchen was lightened up with white cabinets around the perimeter contrasted against an island in black painted maple and another island with a breakfast bar in both walnut and the black maple. These dual islands help to anchor the space as well as create two very functional prep areas. Granite counter tops for the island and breakfast bar were kept light, while along the perimeter; tops are dark to visually weigh down the white cabinetry.

The little details, what I like to call “the jewelry” of the space: beaded chandeliers, decorative tile work, and oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware and fixtures, result in a dramatic, unique and stunning room perfect for elegant entertaining and day to day functionality.