Monday, January 4, 2010

The hub of any home -- the Kitchen

The kitchen and breakfast room of this home were completely thought-out in design, beauty and function.
This gourmet kitchen meets the needs of everyone -- the busy family on the go, the Mom who enjoys cooking for her family, and couple who enjoys entertaining their friends and family in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
The kitchen also includes an additional entry door from the front courtyard -- great for welcoming close friends and family.
This kitchen is huge, with every conceivable amenity for the busy cook who demands top-notch quality and workmanship:
Completely custom Amish cabinetry, made from furniture-grade hickory and designed specifically for this home. Key features include:
  • solid wood construction, including interiors and shelves
  • pull-outs in all lower cabinets
  • full-extension drawer glides
  • wine rack
  • book shelf
  • towel rack on full extension glides
  • spice racks
  • extra deep endwalls to enclose refrigerator, achieving that "built-in" look while maintaining the larger storage space of a standard refrigerator
  • vertical storage above oven
  • deep storage pullout for baking pans
Top-of-the-line appliances
Corian countertops and integral double sink
Huge island with seating, prep sink, and topped with classic "Black Galaxy" granite
Over-cabinet and under-cabinet low voltage halogen lighting
Large walk-in pantry, well-lit and efficient in design
The breakfast nook is completely open to the kitchen and the living room, and includes a large built-in hutch, while still being roomy enough to accommodate a large family table.
The west wall of the breakfast nook is solid windows, with access to the large multi-level cedar deck.
The kitchen also provides easy access to the 3-car garage through a mudroom which includes several convenient features:
  • Large coat closet
  • Floor-to ceiling cabinets for additional storage (hickory, same as kitchen)
  • Tiled shower stall with handheld fixture -- great for cleaning off muddy shoes!