For this project we aimed to maximize and accentuate counter space. The plane of the countertop is underlined with the black monoline detail rail that defines the useable space. A microwave drawer within the island leaves the counters clear for platters and food preparation, pendant lighting illuminates an oversized peninsula for presentation and hanging shelves suspend the regular-use dish ware.
“This stunning Mid-Century
Modern home embodies
the highly sought-after
Wine Country Lifestyle.”
The bespoke cabinetry we designed uses a black detail rail which ties together the shelves, pendant lighting and bar stools.
Unique finger-pulls in the cabinet face obfuscate the need for attached pulls/ knobs, and means any drawer can be opened from the the top or underside. When drawers and cabinets are closed a 45º cut allows the detail to complete a seamless continuation around corners, matching the detail rail above it.
On the reverse of the kitchen in the living area we designed cabinetry to display the client's collection of crystals and minerals. We chased LED light strips within the profile of the shelving to illuminate the pieces with omnidirectional light, highlighting the geometries and colorations.
The black powder-coated shelves accentuate the perspective lines and add verticality to the broad space. The wall-mounted shelves are pass-through to the dining area and the peninsula shelves wrap the corner adjacent to the living space. This creates an outline that defines the perimeter of the kitchen, while still retaining its connection and flow to the rest of the great room.
The expert execution of this kitchen is thanks to Whitfield Construction.
Photography by Rick Bolen Photography.
“As residential designers for our kitchen and bath remodel, Samuel and his team have skills that cover several disciplines that would otherwise require hiring a separate architect and interior designer. Samuel took stock of the current style of our house and blended designs for a new state-of-the-art kitchen and bath. He listened well through several iterations and was very responsive to questions and inevitable issues that came up with our contractor during construction. Once the designs were settled on, they were able to produce the drawing sets for contractor, cabinet maker, and Sonoma County permits with very little oversight from us. Most of this phase of the project was done while we were living in Colorado and we had no trouble working remotely with them. We are very pleased with the results and would highly recommend SDL Residential Design.”