KITCHEN REMODEL REVEALS A HIDDEN SECRET CONTINUED FROM PAGE 98 ABOVE A Peaceful Space Leaving the kitchen through a glass door reveals more dining space in the wooded backyard. AT LEFT Outdoor Entertaining Down another level, the back deck has plenty of room for outdoor dining. "All of Sarabeth's pictures were the same," she says. "She wrote her name and an A+. I thought it was odd for a 4-year-old." But when she posted pictures of the drawings online, Sarabeth's French teacher saw them and shared the meaning behind those drawings. It seems that A+ is textese in French for "see you later." A hidden message from Sarabeth? Hammond would take it. And it kicked her decorator mojo into high gear for this remodel job. Opening up the space called for new oak flooring and an island the size of Montana. While looking at apartments, Hammond saw a kitchen with stainless steel countertops that inspired her to do the same on her island. "Sure it'll scratch," she says. "But then it'll get its own patina and look lovely." Lucite bar stools with brass trim line one side of the island, while walnut trim on the ends complements the new flooring. In addition to the island, new cabinetry B E S T. D E C I S I O N . E V E R . When it comes to your dream home - making sure it is perfect means tons of tough decisions. Let our knowledgeable product experts relieve the stress and restore the fun while introducing you and your design team to our extensive collection of products from the most sought after brands. ROA NOKE F E RGUSON S H OWROOM S .COM TheRoanoker.com NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 ©2018 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. 0918 968394 Request your appointment today at fergusonshowrooms.com 101http://www.FERGUSONSHOWROOMS.COM http://www.TheRoanoker.com