A place for all

Combining form and function in equal measure to create a statement kitchen takes practiced hands a designer to envisage the end result and a craftsman to realize it.

The kitchen featured on these pages is the result of just such a partnership, says Trevor Braaten, project manager for Braaten Creative Woods.

"We participated in a collaborative effort with the architect and design team on this project.

"Our in-house shop manufactured, finished and installed all of the kitchen cabinetry to the specifications of the design team. We also produced a number of other pieces including entertainment units, vanities, a bar and furniture."

An intricate and highly detailed project involving a varied material palette, Braaten says the objective was to create a highly functional environment for the homeowner that embodied the vision of the architect.

"The intention was to keep the cabinetry very natural and organic, to blend in well with the other materials used stone and tile. Ultimately, we wanted it to feel like the cabinets had grown out of the stone and walls; as if they were also a natural extension of the structure."

To ensure the cabinetry complemented the contemporary and organic design, plain sliced cherry veneer was specified.

"We went with the plain sliced cherry because it's not a linear grain, it has a sense of movement. Matched throughout the house it creates a flowing vitality."

Braaten says that for more than 35 years, Braaten Creative Woods has been providing bespoke cabinetry to discerning clients, completing many distinctive projects in that time.

"From initial concept development through to installation; integrity, precise attention to detail and communication form the foundation of our service, a major factor in our ongoing success."

To contact Braaten Creative Woods, 8411 West 126th St, Savage, MN 55378, phone (952) 496 3350, fax (952) 496 3415. Website: www.braatencreativewoods.com.

Story by: Trendsideas