Comments on: French Gray Island Kitchen

By: Pat@Back Porch Musings

Pat@Back Porch Musings — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:07:52 +0000

Oh my…this is absolutely gorgeous Allison!

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:55:41 +0000

Thank you, Eva. The color is ivory, and it was purchased from Issis & Sons – which is a locally owned business. The tickets I have do not include a tile company/maker name.

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:28:16 +0000

I love your house, kitchen and flooring. I would like to have the versaille pattern travertine throughout my house like you did. There is something about natural stone that I love. Do you remember what color yours was called and where you purchased it?

Thanks!
Eva

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:16:45 +0000

Thank you, Kelly. We love our kitchen. Our three are grown, but we still have pets in our home. The stone is filled some, but not as much as some limestone I looked at while building. What I was told is you do not want it filled too much, or too thin. Those are less expensive, but break easier and just aren’t as nice. They are sealed (but not enhanced) with Miracle 411 Sealer. I flipped a stain lid on the floor the first year and it wiped right up. We’ve been in our home six years and have not resealed. The only place the stone looks dingy (and needs steam cleaning) is the little hallway that goes into the garage (where the black hutch is located).

By: Kelly Curry

Kelly Curry — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:35:45 +0000

I LOVE your kitchen!!!! We are getting ready to build and I have 3 boys and 4 dogs and I was wondering how you are liking your travertine floors? Are they filled? Have you had any problem with staining? Would love any input…thanks!!!!

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:37:41 +0000

Hi Lori. F&B paint is available in the U.S. They use a higher quality pigment and no “fillers” so their color is hard to match by going in a BM or SW store – it won’t have the same appearance. Ellen Kennon is a full spectrum paint you may want to look into.

The glaze was a custom mix by the faux finisher. I do know it was black based on the island (the rest was brown based). I believe it was water based, rather than oil.

Jane is really our paint expert. She’ll come around and may be of more help.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:30:32 +0000

I want to paint an old piece of furniture I am using as a buffet in my dining room to match your French Gray island. Can you give me more specifics on finishes and glazes used? I am also in the US so hoping to find a color close to French Gray in a paint offered in the US. Thanks.

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:52:13 +0000

Thank you, Erin! I still pinch myself at least once a week.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:33:44 +0000

Allison,

Your kitchen is divine and the cabinetry, just stunning! I’m looking forward to viewing the rest of your house tour now.

Erin

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:43:52 +0000

Jane is correct – they were made in England over five years ago. Once the dollar pound ratio went south, so did the locally owned home furnishings store. The cost and import fees skyrocketed.

An American source I discovered after building was the Workshop of David T Smith. They custom build similar kitchens, and have various degrees of distressing, along with some gorgeous wood varieties. I also recommend Kathy Owens at Kathy’s Designer Kitchens in Homewood. I worked with her in our last home.

Also, look at “Ivette’s Cherry Counter Kitchen” (here at Atticmag). She used Crown Point cabinetry. Also the “Double Island Kitchen” and “Wood and White Kitchen.”