Kitchen of The Month: April '10

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This kitchen offers several unique features that all result in a beautiful design for a traditional home. These include:

An island finished in a different color than the rest of the cabinetry. This makes it appear to be a stand alone piece of furniture.
Wonderful ceiling moldings really warm up the space and add architectural interest to an often overlooked area of the room.
Unique use of stone and tile. Granite countertops coordinate with the backsplash tile that has been cut into different sizes and shapes. A small mosaic tile pattern behind the cooktop is carried across the backsplash for continuity.
Installing glass doors and lighting to the upper cabinets allows you to display beautiful collections which add color and interest to the kitchen.
A very functional pasta faucet behind the stove is a real luxury.
A prep sink next to the stove and a regular sink in the island make it possible to have two cooks in the kitchen at once.
The window not only allows natural light into the room but is designed to mimic the look of the cabinetry making a smooth transition cupboard to window to cupboard.

This warm and inviting room is sure to become a gathering spot for family and friends.