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NEUTRAL ELEMENTS To ensure the glass countertop is the clear focal point, Wagner kept other elements within the space neutral and nondescript. Additional countertop materials include Grey Benjamin Jerusalem stone at a second island that, thanks to a retractable window that drops down into the foundation of the island, literally links the indoors to the outdoors. "Kay wanted her new kitchen to bring the outside in," she says. "We looked at a lot of different materials for the additional counter- tops, including man-made quartzite. But, in the end, we went back to nature's limestone, which, although is very soft, works fine in this applica- tion since it isn't a fully functioning countertop like the main island." At the adjacent bar, a custom Glassworks lower glass countertop is accented with a Grey Glass polished quartzite upper counter. "They do a lot of entertaining," she continues, noting that Kay frequently hosts cancer society fund- raising parties where she can have upwards of 100 people or more congregating throughout her kitchen and lanai. The countertops sit atop custom Hertco Abet Laminati vertical grain laminate European-style frameless cabinets that feature an embossed surface that resembles wood grain. They are accented with custom satin nickel Schaub & Co. pulls in a wave design that furthers the 'curved' theme. "The doors have a texture," says Wagner. "When you touch them, there are high and low areas that feel like real wood. They are very popular right now." The cabinetry also exudes the contemporary Hawaiian feel the client desired. "She wouldn't have real wood," she says of the contemporary theme. "That just isn't her look." OVERCOMING CHALLENGES Because Lloyd does an extensive amount of entertaining for large groups, traffic flow and storage became important considerations. "She has huge quantities of dishes, glassware and silverware, all of which need to be stored in the kitchen," she says. To accommodate her needs, the designer in- cluded a bank of tall cabinets, equipped with spe- cial heavy-duty hardware and reinforced shelving. It curves one direction toward the butler's pantry and another direction toward the KitchenAid con- vection oven/microwave/warming drawer and a small work space, accented with Jeffery Court Stream Stone backsplash tiles and faux-painted outlets crafted by local artist Kathy Flood. It ends at the 42" KitchenAid refrigerator. A second tall cabinet in the bar area features etched glass inserts by Kersey Glass. "Kay and her husband own a winery, so she wanted grape leaves etched in the glass," says Wagner. To ensure adequate traffic flow during fund- raising events, Wagner worked diligently to en- sure spatial relationships between the islands, bar, etc. were just right. "It was a challenge to know where to place everything, in particular the bar," she says. "I needed to make sure to get the spacing right so Kay's husband, who bar- tends during events, would have enough room to work, while being able to open and close appliances with guests flowing throughout the area. And, of course, it needed to be aesthetical- ly pleasing." ▪ To accommodate storage needs, Wagner included a bank of tall cabinets. The second island features Grey Benjamin Jerusalem stone and a retractable window that drops down into the foun- dation of the island, linking the indoors to the outdoors. At the bar, a custom Glassworks lower glass countertop is accented with a Grey Glass pol- ished quartzite upper counter. The tall cabinet features etched glass inserts by Kersey Glass to pay homage to the winery the Lloyds own. Master glass artist Michel Mailhot enhanced the countertop by adding swirls of dark blue, turquoise, black and gray to create the look of ocean waves. September 2016 • KitchenBathDesign.com 37