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Radius Island

Custom Kitchen Island
Photo credit: J.H. Peterson

"This kitchen occupies a large space, and the homeowners wanted the island to become a part of the adjoining family room. The far end of the island is a counter-height eating area that's rounded to make it more sociable. I like eating areas to be rounded, so the family can look at each other rather than eat at a straight snack bar where they sit like frogs on a log. Across from the chairs is a fireplace wall that brightens up the whole space."

Custom Kitchen Island
Photo credit: J.H. Peterson

"The opposite end also features a rounded top with radius cabinetry for prep and serving. Between those two is the sink, with a dishwasher and pullout wastebasket for clean up. The raised cabinet provides a backsplash, hides the sink and gives dimension to the island. There are coordinated light fixtures—a larger one over the eating area and pendants above the rest of the island. The chairs coordinate with the chairs that are in their informal dining room, and the radius doors and black countertop of the raised cabinet are repeated in the family room and entertainment center."
 

Designer: Val Stuessi, CKD
Crystal Kitchen Center
Golden Valley, Minnesota
www.crystalkitchen.com

 

 

 
 
 
 

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