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in a tower where the artist homeowner can display some of her three-dimen - sional work. A bar – located on the family room side of the window – also features merlot cabinetry and is topped with slate. These three fnishes – stainless steel, white and merlot – are carried consistently throughout the home, in- cluding into the cofee bar, which was an important feature for the husband. "It's a fun little nook that is a surprise as you come around the corner," she notes. Its furniture-style appeal is evident in the stainless steel feet and radius cabinetry, again in merlot hues. Brushed stainless steel and a deco- rative shelf accent the wall and were included at the homeowner's request. "She's an artist," Martin notes, add- ing that her background provides an eclectic vibe throughout the home. "Rochester by nature is a very traditional market," the designer con- tinues. "She brings something fresh to her home – which has traditional bones with a Nantucket fair – yet is still modern." STAND THE TEST OF TIME "The beauty of this kitchen is that it is so incredibly unique, yet timeless and stunning," Martin says. "There are so many elements that will stand the test of time." And, while the footprint of the kitchen remained the same, there's little about the space that resembles its former self. "It looks signifcantly diferent within the same space," she says. "It's an easy room to be in, too. "It isn't a huge kitchen, but it's scaled just right," Martin states about the room. "It's incredibly practical, and everything is within steps of the homeowner's reach. The footprint fows well and the kitch- en isn't overdone. It's planned just right…from storage to functionality, and it's impressive without being ostentatious." Project Case Study { Spotlight on creative, problem-solving kitchens and baths } ⬆ SMART STORAGE One goal with the new addition was to include space for a butler's pantry. Kimberly Martin carried the glass theme into this area by adding a large circular window to the exterior wall, then accented it with glass cabinets in front of it to provide a glimpse to the outside. "It's very nautical," she says, giving a nod to the homeowners' interest in sailing and the home's lakeside location. Circle No. 18 on Product Card Photo: Ken Pamatat