The Cooking Hearth is enveloped in beveled Black oak paneling, encompassing a 60” range, microwave, and convection steam oven. Its counterpart, the Cleanup/Prep Island, boasts a workstation-style sink, dishwasher, and  trash cabinet. A raised dining table-cum-island seats five while also housing a warming drawer. The Pantry wall was framed in with pocket doors.

The tall Hutch Island bridges the divide between the Kitchen and Living Room, offering both Butler pantry storage and a Refreshment Bar.  Glass front cabinets with metal doors and frosted glass inserts mirror the door and window styles throughout the house.

Materials and finishes were chosen to create synergy between rustic elements and modern aesthetics. The Rift White Oak cabinetry, in a “Malt” stain and contrasting matte black paint, lends a contemporary edge.  Simply White ceiling and walls allow the design elements to dominate. The countertops use both Dumont Quartzite and honed Absolute Black Granite.

 

2024 NKBA 3rd Place Finalist – Large Kitchen