Smart Design...User Friendly

The homeowner's had wanted an extra large island, their designer convinced them that there would be lots of unused space and suggested 2 islands. The island to the left functions as a prep-area with bar sink, and step-up bar/shelf. The shelf is stained concrete and is perfect for eating or used for buffet entertaining. The main island on the right has a large surface for prep-work, large sink.  Storage has been well thought out, this island has double recycling & waste baskets, and an assortment of drawers for pots and place settings.

Appliances include: Wolf Range, SubZero Refrigerator,Kitchen Aid Wine Cooler & 2 Dishwashers , Miele(built-in) Coffee System and Sharp Microwave

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 These fabulous countertops are Jupurana Persia Granite with "leather finish". The homeowner's loved the large splashes of black seen throughout the stone slab...definitely stepping it up a notch,  and far easier to keep free of smudges...as many have experienced with high gloss granite.

                                    

                                  

            


                                                               Arezzo Faucet by Elkay

Best to keep the spice rack close to where you cook. 

Green Living

www.watershedarch.net 

• Chandelier by Niemann Weeks, Stools by Thomas Moser
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• I love the clean lines of this kitchen. And the entire home has been designed with the environment in mind. Architect Patrick Farley of Watershed Architects (Richmond, VA) has used all "green products" to make this a safe home to live and breathe in.The cabinets have been painted with Zero-Voc milk paint and have 1930's style stainless steel hardware. The countertops are Virginia Soapstone, w/ white subway tiles lining the back wall . Floors are salvaged heart pine. On the back wall of the photo below is a soapstone double oven- for baking bread & pizza .