Kitchen of the Week: Two Islands in Colorado
Was among the things on their listing As it came time for this Cherry Hills, Colorado, couple to redesign, expanding the kitchen. Exquisite Kitchen Design was hired to centre the space in the house and provide the family of five room to spend some time together. The 400-square-foot kitchen was outfitted with a somewhat strange design: 2 islands and refrigerators divide the space according to work. Eliminating a walk-in pantry allowed for a design.
Exquisite Kitchen Design
The client wanted an distance to prepare family meals, hence the 2 islands. One is for cooking and prep, the other is for cleanup and eating.
Floors: white oak in mahogany finish; primary kitchen counter: tidal white granite in leathered finish
Exquisite Kitchen Design
The island includes a raised eating area, taking the place of a breakfast table. Each island has its own fridge space but stocks the joint pantry and freezer space.
Raised bar countertop: custom walnut slab
Exquisite Kitchen Design
The owners wanted heavy-duty appliances to take care of their ever-growing crew. The challenge was figuring out how to incorporate the appliances without using too much cabinet and storage space. A separate pantry hutch and 10-inch deep cabinetry around the rear of the islands offer plenty of space for dishes and canned goods.
The pale blue finish on the glass backsplash tile was chosen to coordinate with the leather bar stools and the furniture in the adjoining living area.
Cabinetry: Quality Custom; array counter: Pebble, Caesarstone; array: Wolf; hood: custom
Exquisite Kitchen Design
The family gave the first pantry up to open the space and work inside the design. The brand new built-in pantry is simply beyond the second island.
Sink and taps: Franke; light: Howard Kaplan Designs; bar stools: Kravet
Exquisite Kitchen Design
Freezer and the pantry were combined in a custom made hutch for a look.
Freezer: Sub-Zero; dishwasher: Asko
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