monkeyjac's Kitchen

Transitional Tuscan Kitchen with Large Island

Posted by monkeyjac on Fri, Feb 27, 09
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Details:

• Cabinets: local custom, maple with warm walnut stain
• Countertop: New Venetian Gold granite
• Backsplash: tumbled travertine called Tumbled Viarta with enhanced sealer and local custom made accent tiles behind the range
• Refrigerator and Freezer: from Frigidaire. They are separate units made to look like one large unit. They are counter depth and aren't really as big inside as they look.
• Range: 48" Bluestar
• Hood liner: VAH, 1200 cfms.
• Sink: Artisan
• Pendants: from Elk Lighting, Stone Mosaic Collection, yes they are hung at different lengths, we had to order extra chain
• Floor: porcelain called Angkor Oro made to look like stone with 4 different sizes set in a french pattern on the diagonal
• Paint: BM Desert Tan
• Faucets: Rohl in polished nickel
• Hardware: Emtek Tuscany Twist, medium bronze

The island is roughly 14' long with a semi circle for seating.

Features:
Air Switch
Bar with Seating
Bookshelf
Counter-depth Frig
Dish Drawer
Drawer Dividers
Full Extension Drawers
Gourmet/Professional
Custom Hood
Island with Seating
Lighting: Pendant
Lighting: Recessed
Lighting: Under Cabinet
Microwave Shelf
Pegged Plate Organizer
Plugmold
Prep Area (Multiple)
Prep Sink
Reach-in Pantry
Sink >30"wide
Soap Dispenser
Spice Storage
Stone
Trash Pullout
Tray Divider
TV

ndvweb's Kitchen

Elegant Farm Kitchen - Cream Cabinets, Aga Range, Soapstone and Marble

Posted by ndvweb on Thu, Jan 1, 09
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Details:

• Cabinets: Mouser cabinetry in cream painted finish
• Countertops:
  Minas Soapstone - still not oiled... I'm loving it! (When it gets dark spots on it from oils I just take a sponge with Dawn dish detergent and wipe it back to original blue.)
  Carrara Marble Counter on Knotty Alder Island
• Backsplash: Krazy Krackle Cream subway tile backsplash. (Krazy Krackle is just the name from Sonoma Tile)
• Sharp Microwave Drawer in island
• AGA 6-4 Range (affectionately called Nigel now)
• KitchenAid Fridge
• Thermador wall oven
• Oiled Bronze hardware from Colonial
• Pendants: from Architects and Heroes - amber shades - from a store in Cape May NJ called 'Across the Way'. http://www.madamesport.com/ATW/index.html
• Flooring: My floors were 'rescreened' but that was it. Those are original to the house so I don't know much about them as I'm not the first owner. Most likely pine.
• Paint: from Finnaren & Haley Paint. 13 Independence Hall Quill and the trim (not pictured) is Galahad white.
• The flip down over the computer is actually 4 'mailbox' compartments to hold bills, to do items, coupons, etc.

The ceilings are 9 feet, and the pendant lights are adjustable.

Features:
Appliance Garage
Apron Sink
Blumotion
Bookshelf
Cabinets: Wall >36"high
Counter-depth Frig
Filtered Water Faucet
Gourmet/Professional
Custom Hood
Inset Doors
Instant Hot Water
Island with Seating
Lazy Susan
Lighting: Pendant
Lighting: Under Cabinet
Message Center/Desk
Microwave Drawer in the island
Rollout Trays
Stone
Mug Shelf / MugRack