Harmonious in Heritage Knolls, Naperville (Part 1 – Kitchen)
Overall
The overall look of the kitchen is light and bright. The white cabinetry replaced oak cabinets that were much the same color as the current floor. Soffits were removed along with an expansive florescent light fixture that dominated the working area of the kitchen.
SpiceAccessory
For the avid home chef, the roll out spice rack is a little luxury that is appreciated each and every time a meal is prepared.
Hughes.Fridge.CoffeeBar
What was once a cramped desk area next to the refrigerator has been reinvented into a serving area with cabinetry to the ceiling for storage. The microwave found a spot in the design as well. This service area is adjacent to the dining room which provides a certain convenience.
Lazy1
This kitchen has been designed with ease in mind. This corner Lazy Susan has an extra large opening with a vertical space for tray storage built in.
Trash.Recycle
The homeowners elected to install a trash compactor alongside a recycle roll out drawer. With the use of the garbage disposal, recycling and trash compacting they have significantly reduced their household waste. And it all looks pretty good housed in an efficient island complete with seating and storage. The island is topped with the Piracema White granite for a perfect finish.
Project Details
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This remodel encompassed much of the first level flooring, a powder room, kitchen and upper level master bathroom.
The cabinetry used throughout the home is our Amish custom line in Maple wood with a painted finish.
The first level wood floors were completed in a medium stain to contrast the white molding and kitchen cabinetry. The overall kitchen project kept a similar foot print but was enhanced. Where there had been a floor to ceiling oak pantry, white cabinets replaced the oak and it was designed as a serving area with lower and upper cabinets, glass doors for display and a granite counter area.
A new window was added over the sink in an awning vent style that can remain open even in inclement weather as it opens from the bottom.
Two styles of granite were used in the kitchen with a remnant happily utilized for the powder room. The perimeter cabinets are topped with Absolute Black Leather granite. It has a leather finish, which is matte and has some slight texture to it. The island is finished in Piracema White granite and has a lot of movement and interest. It is the Piracema White that was used in the powder room. (Powder Room can be viewed in ‘Bathrooms’ of the Gallery).
