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Design Idea 1
"The floating part came about because we have the work triangle on the backside of the island with the stove, refrigerator and in-island sink, and we wanted to incorporate an eat-in family space that's separate from the work area but still a part of the action.It's floating because there's not a continuous support, just the stainless brackets that raise it up over countertop so they overlap.
It's almost shaped like a comma, with a circular table area and two types of lighting that play off of the different parts of the island. The style of the kitchen lends itself to the contemporary look of the floating island, which features stainless steel brackets and the sleek look of frosted rice paper in its base panels. The countertops at standard height are Corian and the raised part is a blue Caesarstone that plays off of the backsplash's glass mosaic. [ Photo credit : Chip Fanelli ]
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Design Idea 2
"A blend of materials makes this island a striking focus: The sink is set into a Silestone countertop, and teak was used to create the end grain work surface, as well as the breakfast bar top and the free-form drink shelf behind the microwave.
The predominant feature of this kitchen is its curved, multi-level island. Not only is it multi-level, but multi-functional as well, featuring areas for prep, clean up and casual gathering. Because the kitchen is centrally located in the home, it was important to create flow around the island and maximize workspace on the inside. It features a microwave oven built into an elevated cabinet, placing it at a comfortable height without blocking the view. In addition to plenty of storage, a dishwasher and wine cooler are also contained in the island."
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Design Idea 3
"The wood top of the eating area was custom made to match the cabinetry color, creating a nice balance in color. In addition to seating for four, storage on the sides and back of the upper level increase its function. The lower level features a granite top, as well as a dishwasher, built-in trash unit and a tray base divider on the far end near the range for easy access while cooking.
The new owners of this early 19th-century home set in a historic district west of Boston wanted nothing short of a transformation. A number of small rooms were opened to create the new kitchen, which combines cutting-edge design with a celebration of the elegance and style of the home's Federal period history. A dual-level island with complementary wood and granite tops separates work and gathering areas while also giving the deep island more dimension. "
[ Photo credit : Westborough Design Center, Inc. ]
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Design Idea 4
" We brought in dark wood cabinets to bring a sense of peacefulness to the space. When you combine bright, saturated colors and light wood you get a lot more energy. We balanced the dark cabinets with natural bamboo, which kept the space from going somber. The countertops were the segue; as a mid-tone, they created a bridge between the cabinets and flooring so that we didnĄŻt have too much contrast.ItĄŻs bright/happy/cheerful, but what we wanted was living with color for the beauty of color, at a more comfortable energy level. Light woods would have allowed the color to be overpowering, whereas the deeper tones soothe the space.
These clientsĄŻ previous space was color-oriented as well, but smaller and very busy. They wanted to continue living with color, but he was less certain about using the vibrant shades that she loved. We reached a consensus by doing the kitchen and hall areas in tangelo and bright red, with the sink area and the rest of the walls throughout the space done in soft, mossy green. This made most of the space live quietly, with the vibrancy happening where the action was."
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