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Creating a distinctive look for a remodeled kitchen is top of the wish list for many homeowners.

That's certainly the experience of Lawrenceville designer Becky Sue Becker CKD, who used sapele mahogany in this project to create a focal point for the open-plan space.

"The owners of this home are both enthusiastic cooks, and had lived with a dated kitchen that did not suit the rest of the home. It was badly planned and cluttered, making cooking and storage difficult," she says.

Becker set out to create a kitchen with a warm look that wouldn't date easily. She designed painted cabinetry that looks like furniture, and included a tall display cabinet that doubles as a small home office. The center drawer drops down to conceal mail and a laptop.

These painted and glazed surfaces are balanced with more modern elements, such as a stainless steel range hood and refrigerator, to bring a professional look to the kitchen.

Finding a distinctive focal point for the kitchen was a challenge, says Becker, as the space was long and narrow.

"From every angle, the center of the room was the best option, so I placed the island here and installed a thick sapele mahogany wood countertop.The mahogany contrasts with the granite countertops in the rest of the kitchen, and creates a comfortable area for preparing food," she says.

For more information, contact Designs by BSB. Phone: (404) 456 8799. Website: www.designsbybsb.com.

Story by: Trendsideas