In any new build kitchen, part of the challenge and reward is in creating a space that has character. That doesn’t yell: “Look at me! I’m new!” Each design should also reflect the owner and take into consideration their unique needs and preferences. It’s in these details that a design comes to life and becomes more than just drawings on a page. In the Park Ridge kitchen, our clients felt strongly about keeping the full-size sink off the island, but also really wanted the convenience of a prep sink. We love a little creative space planning, and the end result is a placement for both sinks that feels intentional, gives interest to the room and still meets our clients’ distinct needs. The location of the main sink along the back cabinet bank also gave us a great opportunity to highlight the beautiful Tabarka tile. Tabarka is renowned for their collections of terracotta tile that are formed, painted and glazed by hand. By locating the sink here and adding a pretty Kohler Artifacts faucet, focus will always come to this special tile. To further highlight the area, we chose to stain the cabinets just above the tile in a higher sheen […]
