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May 2015 | ForResidentialPros.com | 25 the kitchen from the Great Room and impeded trafc fow as well as con- versation. "We spent a lot of hours designing it on paper," he adds. In the end, the new peninsula con- tinues the line of cabinetry along the sink wall and curves into the break- fast nook, connecting the two spaces while allowing seating for four and conversation between the cook in the kitchen and guests in the Great Room. Its custom maple cabinetry – crafted by Architectural Justice's on-site cabinetry shop – features a painted grey fnish with black high- lights. Clarity granite, custom cut by the frm's on-site granite shop, pro - vides a striking contrast with its light colorations and subtle pattern. This color combination fows throughout the space. The capability to custom design cabinetry and custom cut granite gave the designers the ability to create the small island. Its round shape and pe- tite size allow for adequate trafc fow throughout the kitchen while ofering in-kitchen seating and additional food prep space closer to the integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf gas range, the latter of which is accented with San Marco Silver mosaic tile. Its simple elegance adds a touch of glam- our, while also being easy to clean. A custom stainless steel hood trimmed with wood to match the cabinetry serves as a focal point. "One of the prettiest items in the kitchen is the refrigerator, which fea- tures custom designed panels," says Darlene, adding that it was also re- cessed into the wall and accented with brushed nickel hardware. A comple- mentary mix of Jefrey Alexander and Emtek Satin Nickel hardware adds an Art Deco feel to the space. Another stylish custom cabinet feature is the cofee station. Frosted glass door panels conceal several small appliances, including an espres- so machine and microwave. "We even made a special drawer for cofee cups and tea supplies," adds James. "This cabinet hides a lot of things that are difcult to design around." EFFICIENT STORAGE Because light – both natural and arti- fcial – was so important to the design, the couple eliminated upper cabinets around the sink, giving them the abil- ity to enlarge the window. Taking out the bulky corner oven also allowed for an additional window. "Adding more glass [windows] is something we try to do in a lot of our designs now," says James. "It really opens up a kitchen." Removing wall cabinets makes ef- cient storage all the more important. As such, the remaining upper cabinets are extra tall and deep and base cabinets feature drawers, especially deep draw- ers, wherever possible. "We lean toward drawers in a lot of our designs because it's one less motion that is needed to access contents," he says. Accessories within the drawers ofer specialized organization. Everything from spices to plates has its own place. "It's so in- grained in people that plates need to be in an upper cabinet," he says. "But having lived with plates in drawers, it makes so much more sense." Artifcial lighting is as important as natural light to the design. Energy-sav- ing LED recessed cans illuminate the kitchen while undercabinet and in-cab- inet LEDs provide task and decorative lighting. "When the upper cabinets are lit, it creates a nice ambiance in the eve- ning," says Darlene. Above the island, a chrome chandelier with crystal accents adds a touch of glamour. Details were also a critical part of the design. Multiple custom deco- rative panels – including those on the refrigerator, cofee station, Best ventilation hood and integrated Asko dishwasher – provide a cohesiveness to the space. Furniture-style cabinetry with decorative accents adds architec- tural touches, as does the decorative column that supports the header for the new addition. IN THE DETAILS Custom details – including furniture-style elements such as the decorative support column and drawer accessories – help make the kitchen stand out. "We designed and built the cabinetry with many details and elements to create a unique space that ofered functionality," says Darlene. CURVED PENINSULA Sweeps into the new addition to connect the kitchen and Great Room PETITE ISLAND Allows for adequate fow throughout the kitchen while ofering additional seating and food prep space WALL OF WINDOWS The new addition features a wall of windows that lets morning sunlight food the entire space Photo: Nick Lorenzoni Photos: James and Darlene Justice

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