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kitchen & bath
Urban Building Group incorporated a stellar top-of-the-line appliance package featuring stainless Thermador Appliances and to complete the room the Carpenters fell in love with a quartzite slab.
What were the major considerations for the space and how did you achieve your clients’ goals with this space? The Carpenters knew that the appliances in this kitchen had to be top-notch. It can sometimes be difficult to balance such a large appliance package with the cabinetry when trying to achieve a look that is both traditional and timeless. I always carefully consider which appliances should be panelized and how much stainless will achieve the look my client is after. In this kitchen we opted for a custom-built cabinet grade hood on the cooktop and double oven wall, but opted for a stainless refrigerator and freezer columns on the pantry wall. Overall, this decision created a custom aesthetic that really shows off these gorgeous commercial appliances. How did you choose the color palette for the room and how do you think it impacts the space? We started with a timeless white kitchen, then found the perfect quartzite countertops to compliment the warm color scheme our clients were after. From there we were able to find the perfect complimentary color for the island and Butler’s Pantry. The tile accent behind the range married all of these elements together and the clients couldn’t be happier with the end result. The kitchen now feels brighter, larger, and features a perfect mixture of casual and elegant.
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Was there a set budget you had to work with? There’s always a budget! My goal is to maximize my client’s needs in a way that can accomplish all of the priorities within the space, even if those are adjusted priorities for what is actually feasible. Most of the time we start with a few very specific priorities – in this case, the cabinetry design and appliance package. Kathleen received a custom cabinet package that incorporated storage in every square inch of her kitchen, a stellar top-of-the line appliance package featuring Thermador Appliances. She then fell in love with a quartzite slab that really became one of the best features of this kitchen. While these stunning countertops certainly didn’t save on the overall budget, the durability of this material and conversational piece was worth every penny! What’s your favorite part of the space? While my favorite element in this kitchen is the beautiful island countertop slab, I don’t believe it would have the same effect without the compliment of the tile backsplash mosaic behind the range top. Both of these elements are great as stand-alone finishes, but together, it’s perfection. FOR A BIT MORE INFORMATION: www.urbanbuildinggroup.com