This kitchen was
designed for a professional couple testing semi-retirement
by relocating their primary residence. They purchased a 20
year old home and renovated it to suit their tastes and life
style. For the kitchen as for the rest of the house they
wanted bold colors and a space that would easily handle
their extended family including five young grandchildren.
The couple has an extensive art and glass collection in
bright colors and had a number of pieces of furniture and
accessories that were the basis of a green and gold color
scheme. As the new home is very
open they wanted to carry this through so a strong golden color
stain on maple was selected for the central working section of the
kitchen and a softer green stain on maple was used in the
perimeter cabinets in the butler's pantry, the bar and the dining
room. Both partners like to cook and entertain, and both are short
in stature so the central working island was set at a lower height
and the perimeter cabinets were closer to standard. A lower corner
sink provides a comfortable working height for them and a prep
sink in the island allows several people to work easily in the
kitchen at the same time. There is a walk-in pantry in addition to
the cabinetry and a wine cooler in an adjoining room. The kitchen
reflects the couple's love of color and their exuberant approach
to life and provides a wonderful gathering room for family and
friends.
Photo 4:
Golden Kitchen