Wild Plum-A Master Retreat

A space that was true to the integrity of the structure, and would provide a place of solitude for a busy doctor, took on the shape of this restful sleek design, entitled Wild Plum, after the natural vegetation, native to the property. Well-placed walls and doors separate the space while allowing for an open environment, in-sync with the open air feeling of the home site. Brian M. Johnson

Room with a View

The kitchen flows without disruption from the inside to an outside terrace, which includes an exterior barbeque. The appliances without cabinet panels are hidden behind large pocket doors, including a dumbwaiter. Room with a View

Cityscape

A more space that  contemporary sleek look, cherry wood with a translucent black stain, statuario marble countertops, and stainless steel appliances were selected. The backlit honey onyx pedestal presents a dramatic focal point and also helps give definition to the traffic path and separation between kitchen and living space. Kenneth Fromm

A Family Inspiration

Diverse specialized appliances were requested, natural soothing materials and interesting architectural details were to be incorporated into this large open gathering place. The window opening into the new solarium was artfully lined with an Eastern motif of open grillwork, allowing for light and an artistic focal point. Their kitchen to be a place where they enjoy meals together. Erica S. Westeroth

Mediterranean Style

Within the balcony, island cabinetry includes a large copper apron front sink. The nutmeg and neutral color palette creates a rich inviting environment that relies on the wood tones to successfully incorporate the kitchen into the rest of the home. This kitchen was intended to convey the warmth of a Mediterranean-style kitchen in a functional space. Kristin Ann Okeley

Through the Porthole

A classic tin ceiling painted and glazed a pewter finish with a tin crown sitting atop the ceiling-height cabinets in olive green give the kitchen a glowing warmth. The bar area offers just the place for casual dining and fish gazing. Bryan Matthew Reiss

French Cooking at the Beach

A gas cooktop with a French burner in the center, a steam oven, convection oven, speed ovens, and a warming drawer are all tools of the trade for this professionally trained chef. Cameron M. Snyder

A Four-Cook Kitchen

It began with a typical U-shaped kitchen well suited for a one-cook family. They loved the idea of simplicity in an entire wall of stainless appliances and cabinets. Two pantries with a sliding door storage system and deep drawers solved storage issues without resorting to upper cabinets. A French door refrigerator was added.  Richard J. Farrell

Leverage in Lighting

The kitchen’s sleek modern design was incorporated into the overall eclectic mix of mid-century style that was prevalent throughout the home. This was achieved in part by using a dramatic mix of rich espresso and warm brandy stains on cherry cabinets, porcelain tile with random patterned glass mosaic backsplash, and countertops of granite tile and laminate. Diane Forman

Beaux Arts Kitchen

A collection of influential art schools in France,was the inspiration for this kitchen space. Marble countertops harmonize with the custom mosaic top for the island. White cabinets are softened with the use of green cabinets on the island and dish pantry. Friedemann Weinhardt