Nov 11, 2022

 CHALLENGES OVERCOME

Beacuse this project took place during the pandemic, the cabinet company was closed for part of it, and the ETA for delivery was unknown. The designers said what could have been a really stressful time for everyone was alleviated because of the client's professional background and experience. When the cabinets went from an eight-to-12 week delivery time, they understood.

"For this large build, we were able to fill in the gaps with other things that needed to be done," said Greve.

Helms also explained that they grouped things into different phases, which they had done before on a previous larger project.

"The collaboration of skillsets allowed for a lot of fun and creativity that sometimes limits other projects," said the designers. "The clients are thrilled with how everything turned out, and we all gained new friendships and references."

Although the designers embraced this mix of styles in the kitchen, their clients both wanted a classic look that would not become outdated soon. They chose black- and white-painted cabinets for their neutrality and contrast, and they added wood around the hood vent for added warmth. The floating island, which is illuminated underneath by a lighted toe kick, provides that more modern vibe the wife desired.

The designers proposed the striking, zebra patterned quarts countertop and backsplash from Cambria early in the project. The wife originally opted for something tamer, but in the end this bolder design won out because it adds drama to the white cabinets.

CRAFTING THE SISTER SPACES

The wine room and pantry on either side of the back of the kitchen feature symmetric arched doorways. White-painted brick unites all three spaces. A durable porcelain tile floor with a good slip rating looks like marble in the wine room and pantry. Both rooms echo the black-and-white palette of the main kitchen, which includes black quartz countertops. To accommodate the husband and wife's tastes, the team combined frameless and traditional cabinetry.