Friday, March 15, 2013

KITCHENS COMING TOGETHER...

This week I have been knee deep in kitchen production (which is a good thing).

I take great pride remaining in the loop during production, making sure the details I have outlined are executed to perfection!  This week I landed at 3 of my kitchens in productions for counter top template.  I love that each kitchen has it's own style, flair, and feel.

The 1st stop, Monday was to a lovely stained cabinetry kitchen on Oakton, VA.  For this kitchen we used Shiloh Cabinetry in a Cashmere Stain on Maple Wood.  The granite for this space is going to be Uba Tuba and the client will be using black appliances.




The 2nd Stop Thursday Morning was to this beauty shaping up in Vienna, VA.  For this kitchen we used a stained Alder perimeter and painted island both from Crystal Cabinetry. (There is an awesome Baker's rack that hasn't been put together yet, though that is a painted finish as well.  The counter top here is a show stopper, literally.  The project came to a standstill on our quest for the perfect granite.  We found Fusion Granite we will be using here, I have seen nothing like it ever before!



The 3rd and final stop Thursday Afternoon was to a charming traditional/transitional kitchen space in Arlington, VA.  This kitchen features the timeless look of a painted white perimeter with a sepia cherry island.  The counter tops are to be contrasting too with a Black Honed Granite along the outside and a Danby Marble on the island.

 
Additionally, I stopped by production at the Design House SEVERAL TIMES this week, my craftsman Shawn is doing an outstanding job, looking forward to our big reveal soon!!!
 
 


Thursday, March 7, 2013

Little of This, Little of That....

Hello March!  How did you get here SO quickly? Seems just yesterday it was Jan.  I cannot believe I haven't written in nearly (2) months #yikes.

It's nearly spring time and my calendar is jammed packed with kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels, laundry room fixes and the DC DESIGN HOUSE!

Here is a sneak peak at the blank canvas I am working with this year......oh the potential!

                                              It's the 7th bedroom on the 5th floor of the
                                                         beautiful 15,000 s/f home.



While I do not have photos yet to reveal of the work in progress that is the DC Design House.  I do have some photos of a lovely Arlington Kitchen that just got a whole lot brighter!

Below is the before photo looking into the dining room then the small kitchen from the family room.


Here is the current construction photo before drywall begins.  Note the interior wall removed and large window (which will be over the sink to allow lots of natural light to dance in the space).



Cabinet installation starts Monday, I am pretty excited to see this project come together!