Protecting the wall behind a high-powered stove with some type of fireproof material is the idea behind a marble range guard. In a restaurant kitchen a range guard is usually a sheet of stainless steel. Some high powered pro-style ranges also come with a stainless range-guard option that extends from the top of the stove to below or behind the vent hood. That acts as a heat … [Read more...]
Decorative Steel Range Hoods
A custom steel range hood offers an opportunity to make a big visual impact in the kitchen. No matter where a range or cooktop is located in the kitchen, a hood is necessary to vent steam, smoke and odors. Designs and materials vary as much as prices, but custom a custom steel range hood doesn't always have to become expensive. These steel wall mounted versions discretely hide … [Read more...]
Gray and White Striped Marble
Classic striped marble makes a modern splash in the bathroom. As Shakespeare said, what's in a name? Referred to as Equator Marmara, the striped marble in this Paul Anater bath was laid in a checkerboard pattern on the floor, vertically on the tub surround, and horizontally in the glass enclosed shower. A combination of slabs and tiles were included. Used as wainscoting … [Read more...]
Library Ladder Kitchens
Library ladder kitchens borrow a luxe feature from another room to solve a practical problem. Two library ladder kitchens, each stunning but very different in style, solve the upper cabinet accessibility problem in the same unique way: a rolling library ladder installed on a track so that soffit cabinets are just a few steps up. High ceilings in old houses pose upper cabinet … [Read more...]
