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and its matte finish is both rich and earthy. Another custom piece is the metallic gray range hood,
which seems to float above the cooktop.
Other rustic elements include the reclaimed
barn wood beams, which adorn the vaulted ceilings. At its peak, the ceiling reaches 18 feet, while
the vaulted section starts at 12 feet.The high-end,
stainless steel Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances contribute to the industrial look, while providing quality to last as long as the timeless design.To balance
the industrial feel, Preuss made sure to incorporate
lots of LED lighting to make the space feel warm
and bright.Warmth is also added with wood in the
10-ft. dining table, as well as the floating shelves.
"Granite and quartz countertops pair with a
mini-mosaic herringbone backsplash in travertine
to add warmth, texture and natural stone to the
mix," said Preuss. "Solid brass pulls in a vintage
gold and adds an extra touch of warmth."

Convenience Plus Elegance

Little touches can make a big impact in a kitchen of this size. Preuss
incorprated a warming drawer, as well as a pullout table by the refrigerator
and a pullout wastebasket next to the sink for an extra dose of convenience.
Storage solutions include a shallow, end cap broom closet with a panel
inside built into the oven cabinet that can hold a broom and a stepladder - a
necessity since the kitchen is enveloped by 10-ft. cabinets.To the right of the
refrigerator is an appliance garage housing a toaster, canisters and the coffee
center - daily-use items that are necessary to have at hand.
Other space-saving innovations include a pullout tray divider to the left of
the cooktop and large drawers underneath for storing pots and pans. A beverage cooler and wine rack fit snugly into the island. With such a big kitchen, it
may be surprising that the island is so small, but that was intentional.
"With everything she wanted to incorporate in the kitchen, including a 10-ft.
dining room table that needed to be centered,she had to sacrifice something,"said
Preuss. Nonetheless,the island,which is fitted with two bar stools,is roomy enough
to work and does not take up prime real estate when the kitchen is filled with people.
The six large windows over the sink, which look out onto the lake, and the
six mirrored in the living room, are a source of natural light. But because you
can see the inside of the kitchen from the lake, unless the automated blinds
are activated, the homeowners made sure to install an adequate amount of
lighting, including tall pendant lights over the island and sizable iron chandeliers over the dining area.
"With vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting doesn't reach the work surfaces, so undercabinet lighting is crucial for task lighting," explained
Preuss. "With floating shelves, the installer at Minnesota Cabinets
retrofitted LED lighting strips and their wires into them, making them
visually disappear."
The homeowner tends to change out accessories seasonally. Summer is
a primary time of year to stay at the lake, so she chooses blues and greens,
such as the candles on the dining table and the green tray on the countertop.
During other visits in autumn, for example, she will incorporate the reds and
oranges of Minnesota's fall into decorative elements.

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ABOVE Industrial elements,

such as the custom Shaker
cabinets, concrete floors and
reclaimed wood beams, blend
seamlessly with the rustic feel
of the kitchen.

LEFT The floating shelves

provided by the clients were
cut and retrofitted to hold LED
lighting. The backsplash is a
travertine herringbone mosaic.

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