BEST KITCHEN
Architect: Leader Design Studio Contractor/Builder: JM Meyer Construction Interior Design: SAWA Design Studio Kitchen Cabinets: Sarasota Architectural Woodworking Flooring: Rangel Custom Tile, Allen Rosser Tile Landscape: DWY Landscape Architects, Coast Outdoor Services Pool: Water Designs of Sarasota Photographer: Ryan Gamma
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LIDO BEACH HOUSE
LEADER DESIGN STUDIO AND SAWA DESIGN STUDIO
Located along the shores of North Lido Beach in Sarasota, this 4,400-square-foot home is designed to capture sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Situated on a narrow lot, this 32-foot-wide home opens to the south and west, providing views across preserved county land to the beach beyond. The kitchen anchors the open-plan living space of the home. The centerpiece of the kitchen is a meticulously cra ed 16-foot-long island. The large, multifunction island is designed for prep, entertaining and eat-in dining. A cantilevered walnut countertop and ribbed walnut back panel define the bar seating portion of the island, while a white quartz countertop defines the work surface. The primary wall of the kitchen is clad in walnut wood and houses an induction cooktop, wall ovens and an integrated refrigerator. An inset natural stone Perla Venata backsplash visually anchors the cooking area. Set immediately behind the kitchen is a large multipurpose room that contains carefully cra ed pantry cabinets, a kitchen “office,” a baking area and laundry facilities. A frosted glass pocket door provides access to the space and conceals it from view when needed. The white perimeter cabinets incorporate an appliance garage and a 12-foot-long wet bar. The wet bar features floating walnut and glass shelves set in front of a large backsplash window, providing natural daylight and views of the tropical landscape while maintaining privacy from neighboring properties. Carefully cra ed details include integrated/paneled appliances, a concealed range hood, under-cabinet LED strip lights and recessed finger pulls on the cabinets. Pocketing and folding cabinet doors conceal small appliances and feature walnut shelves, meeting the residents’ day-to-day needs while keeping the space clu er-free. The island is illuminated by an LED strip light, which provides abundant task lighting while not visually competing with the sculptural dining pendants. The result is an elegant and timeless kitchen that anchors the living space, serves the dining space, and provides a functional and beautiful backdrop for everyday life and entertainment.
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