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Eclectic charm

Distinctive touches, such as antique light fittings and crafted cabinetry handles, lend an established quality to this kitchen

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View of a kitchen wooden cabinetry and flooring, granite benchtops, French windows, chandelier like pendulum lights mounted from the ceiling, stainless steel sink, faucetry, dishwasher and oven. many accessories.

Individual pieces chosen with care can transform a utilitarian space, such as a kitchen, into an aesthetically inviting interior. And often it can be objects already in the homeowners' possession which inspire an architect's vision.

That was certainly the case with this kitchen designed by architects Rehn Hassell and Marc Asmus, Yunker Associates Architecture. They took their cue from the owners' love of antiques.

"Eclectic pieces collected over time were incorporated into the design to provide the kitchen with its distinguishing characteristics," says Hassell.

In addition to found objects, such as the antique light fittings, some items were especially created in an older style. For example, the door handles on the white cabinetry are made from blackened steel. These handles feature a gun metal finish, and were crafted by a blacksmith into their distinctive shape.


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Close up view of the stainless steel sink and faucetry, granite benchtop, wooden flooring and cabinetry, chandelier like pendulum lights mounted from the ceiling, French windows, stainless steel dishwasher and stovetop.

Traditional touches in a mainly contemporary scheme, provide an established quality, which is particularly relevant in this kitchen. It is located in a remodeled section of an older house, originally built in the Tudor revival style.

Casement windows above the main sink echo this architectural era. Their piecemeal design is complemented by two metal lockers. One is placed horizontally, the other vertically, and together they form matching display cabinets.

An ornate faucet is a point of interest on the island countertop an area used primarily for meal preparation. A raised panel shields kitchen work from the view of guests in the dining room opposite.

This fabricated metal panel is crowned by a wood shelf that is wide enough to accommodate plates for meal service.

View of the kitchen, wooden flooring, chandelier like ceiling, countertop, interior design, kitchen, real estate, room, black, gray
View of the kitchen, wooden flooring, chandelier like pendulum lights mounted from the ceiling above the benchtop, granite benchtops, stainless steel oven and warmer.

Interesting materials contribute additional color and texture to the interior. The countertops are made from indigenous Minnesota stone, and the wood grain on the table at the breakfast banquette matches the oak floors.

With limited floor area, banquette seating enables the table to be placed close to the wall, allowing for smooth traffic flow.

Credit list

Main contractor
Lifespace
Countertops
Minnesota Kasota stone from
Windows
Marvin Windows
Lighting
Decorative antique lighting and recessed halogens
Sink
Stainless steel, custom made
Oven
Viking
Refrigerator
Sub-Zero
Cabinet maker
Islero Design
Flooring
White oak
Wallcoverings
Ochre paint
Backsplash
Sink backsplash, Kasota stone; steel backsplash by Islero
Faucets
Harrington Brass
Ventilation
Aluminum turbo from Seiho
Dishwasher
Asko

Story by: Trendsideas

04 May, 2005

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