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The new kitchen incorporates a larger table in the breakfast area, as well as space for the kids'
homework area. There is also a wine refrigerator/bar and coffee maker area.

BEFORE

back of the house. This was accomplished by selecting natural materials
such as concrete for the countertops and natural stone flooring.
The generic, polished granite countertops of the previous kitchen
were replaced with rare volcanic granite in brown with a heavily textured,
leathered finish, and the countertops at the higher seating area feature
a 6-in.-thick smooth concrete top. According to Vijayan, she and her
clients - who were very much involved in all of the selections - chose
materials that were versatile enough to fit the home but that also offered
a streamlined profile.
A warm, organic color palette for the kitchen complements the greenery outside. The previous vanilla-colored ceramic floor was replaced with
a textured and honed gold-colored travertine floor - a choice she said is
more welcoming.
Out with the Old, In with the New. A huge eyesore of the previous
kitchen was the lifeless, run-of-the-mill Shaker maple cabinetry. For the
new design, Vijayan and her clients selected cherry cabinetry that has
a finer grain pattern and a warmer color tone to blend with outdoor elements. The original cabinets were short of the ceiling by about a foot, so
she took the new cabinets all the way up to increase storage volume, replaced the moldings and added sleek hardware. She also added cabinets along an empty wall to the right of the old refrigerator.
The appliances were replaced with state-of-the art, stainless steel
models more suitable for a chef, including warming drawers, a commercial cooktop and hood and a wine refrigerator. The former backsplash of
beige ceramic tiles was too neutral, and according to Vijayan, had no
sense of motion. She replaced it with a vibrant glass mosaic tile that provides a break between the cabinets. The lighting plan was improved with

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undercabinet and interior cabinet solutions, as well as additional high hats.
Designated Spaces. The young couple entertain often, so they desired
a user-friendly space. Vijayan was able to create the dedicated spaces -
wine area, bar, desk, island seating - they wanted and still maintain an
overall open feel. Since more space was needed for this requirement, the
wall between the family room and kitchen was removed.
"This added a good 15 feet to the existing family room," she added,
"making it a large entertaining space with high ceilings, a two-sided
fireplace and French doors and windows opening it to the deck facing
the ravine."
Without the dividing wall, the kitchen was bumped out a bit and no
longer has a clothespin look to it. The new bar Vijayan added in the
middle of the open space links the two rooms together and features seating on the family room side. The new kitchen also incorporates a larger
table in the breakfast area, and a walk-in pantry was opened up to use
as space for the kids' homework area, desk and additional pantry. This
solution also made room for the wine refrigerator and coffee maker areas - two more designated spaces for the homeowners. n

sources
Design: Aparna Vijayan, Ulrich; Photography: Peter Rymwid
Backsplash: American Florim; Cabinets: Wood-Mode; Coffee System
& Wine Refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Countertops: Kenny Tile and Granite;
Dishwasher & Plate/Cup Warmer: Miele; Disposal & Sinks: Franke;
Flooring: Fischer Tile; Hood: Best; Icemaker & Refrigerator Drawers:
U-Line; Microwave: Sharp; Rangetop, Wall Oven and Warming Drawer:
Wolf; Refrigerator: GE

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Contents
Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
People & Places
Dealer Dish
Tech Savvy
Business Practice
Sustainable Design
Universal Design
Solutions
Favorites
Before and After
Industry Outlook
KBIS 2015 and Design & Construction Week
Trends
Products
Design
Living Joyfully
Bittersweet Symphony
The Glamorous Life
New Lines, New Look
Learning Corner
Last Word
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KBB - January 2015 - Editor’s Note
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