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range niche kitchen cabinets sheathed in stainless steel by Ken Linsteadt

Stainless Steel Range Niche

by on February 2, 2012 in Features

An overabundance of stainless steel is successful due to the balance of details. Sometimes less is more. On the other hand, sometimes more is better. Such is the case with this stainless steel range wall. It’s not unusual to see a sheet of stainless used for the cooking area backsplash – something architect Ken Linsteadt [...]

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wood look concrete counters from J M Lifestyles

Wood-Look Concrete Counters

by on January 5, 2012 in Features

A unique alternative to traditional wood surfaces. Many people in the midst of a kitchen design consider wood counters.  At least half worry about using wood in a wet environment and the possible maintenance nightmare.  We used antique pine on our island and, although there haven’t been any issues, it is babied when splashed.  These [...]

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Mick de Giulio Kitchen Design apothecary style cabinet

Between Fridge Storage

by on November 4, 2011 in Features

Separating units with a detailed feature draws attention away from the appliances. Honey-color wood (beautiful knots and all) was used to create a kitchen armoire that houses a pair of integrated Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer storage drawers.  Between the appliances is a tall stack of small drawers.  One has to wonder if they are truly [...]

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Spanish country kitchen with stainless steel range guard with decorative riveted border

Riveted Range Guard Kitchen

by on October 5, 2011 in Features

As a focal point, the wall above the range – called the range guard — takes on added importance. For a spacious kitchen in a newly constructed Spanish country home, architect Pablo Carvajal and designer Isabel Lopez-Quesada created a stunning range guard behind a white Lancanche Sully with an electric (or possibly induction) top. Protecting [...]

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white contemporary kitchen with black Lacanche Cluny 1400 range

One Range, Three Kitchen Styles

by on September 16, 2011 in Features

Lately I’ve seen black Lacanche ranges pop up in very different houses. Instantly  recognizable by the star-shaped handles and the oval badge on the oven door, the ever-chic black version of the popular French “piano” from Burgundy, has broken free from its traditional category. For a rustic but grandly atmospheric in an elegant country home [...]

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