2010 NKBA Award Winners

A Sophisticated Contemporary Kitchen


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A contemporary gray kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel backsplash.

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2010 NKBA Design Award: Medium Kitchens – Second Place

Belle Kitchen, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Designer: Tricia Bayer
Co-Designer: Jean-Claude Desjardins

Design Notes: The restaurateurs who own this home sought restaurant style and convenience in their kitchen. A circular sink station built into the island, a stainless steel tile backsplash, floating walnut shelves, and textured gray cabinets add drama, while a coffee station, steam oven and warming drawers add functionality.
Products and Materials: Gaggenau appliances; KWC water station and Eve faucets; Mirage stainless steel tile backsplash; Leicht cabinets in Esprit Basalt Gray, CaesarStone quartz counters in Concrete; BR-111 Brazilian cherry flooring.