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BECAUSE YOU DON'T NEED TO GO FAR TO ESCAPE HAND CRAFTED BATHROOM FURNITURE & VITREOUS CHINA SINKS Project Case Study { Spotlight on creative, problem-solving kitchens and baths } family room, a dining space and a butler's pantry. While some designers might be tempted to completely open up the space between the two, Martin took the oppor- tunity to give the space a one-of-a-kind look by keeping the exterior wall and turning it into an interior one. "And I left the window above the sink," she says. "Now she can look through the kitchen win- dow into the family room." Glass plays an integral role throughout the design, she continues, noting that it extends to the 10' high ceil- ings along the sink wall while glass cabinets fank each side of the window. Martin also carried glass – with a unique twist – into the newly built 6'x6.5' butler's pantry where she added a large, circular window to the exterior wall, then accented it with glass cabinets in front of it to pro- vide a glimpse to the outside. "It's very nautical," she says, giving a nod to the homeown- ers' interest in sailing and the home's lakeside location. MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY O t h e r t h e m e s c a r r i e d throughout the space include stainless steel and various shades of white that contrast with dark merlot Tedd Wood cabinetry. Stainless steel makes its way into the kitchen via ap- pliances, including a Wolf range, custom Vent-A-Hood ventilation hood, undermount sink, Miele steam oven, Asko dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrig - erator – with glass front – and stainless steel-faced cabine- try with smoke glass accents that mimic the refrigerator. The designer also included Sub-Zero refrigerator draw- ers. A stainless steel pot rack, adorned with quirky type- writer-style numbers, hangs over the island. White Tedd Wood cabi- netry is complemented with Donna Sandra granite that tops the island and white quartz that goes along the perimeter. "The granite looks like marble," Martin notes. "Blends of white and gray give it the ageless appeal of old Carrara marble, yet it is granite that ofers more du- rability. We chose a honed fnish to give it the timeless character of beautiful stone ⬆ CONTINUE THE LOOK White cabinetry is carried into the family room, which, although physically not part of the kitchen, is still visible from the kitchen. Martin notes, "The cabinets surrounding the freplace are very symmetrical," adding that she custom designed them to hide the TV. "A lot of engineering and math went into those cabinets! When you open the doors to reveal the TV [above the freplace], they are sized perfectly to conceal the display cases." Photo: Ken Pamatat