June 15, 2010

Cottage Kitchen Reveal (Part 1)


No need to hound me any longer, dear blogging friends. I’m ready to reveal the completed kitchen here at our new cottage. It is classically beautiful with a few surprises. And we wanted a change from the cottage style we had before with white cabinets. If you have been following along our homebuilding progress, you already know that we chose neutral colors, cherry cabinets, a tumbled natural stone backsplash, and New Venetian Gold granite countertops. But you want to see how it all turned out!  Ready? Drum roll, please…

The biggest twist in our dream kitchen is a distressed black island! We love antiques and wanted to have a focal point that played off the cherry cabinets. The granite countertop has deep flecks of black, mixed with light and warm tones. So it was an easy choice.


The darker hardware throughout our new home also was an inspiration. And the black color ties in the stainless steel appliances. Tucked right into the island is our new Bosch dishwasher. We had this brand in our previous home and couldn’t wait to get another one. At 42 decibels (quietest one made in the USA), you have to look at the control panel to see whether it is on or not! In the picture below, you can also see the breakfast area next to the windows. Our view looks out into woodlands. The door leads to the screened-in back porch.


And another surprise in our kitchen is the Kohler apron-front sink. This style is also referred to as a farmhouse sink. We chose a brown and black speckled cast iron beauty. It is one big bowl, which makes it so easy for hand washing pots and pans.


A final surprise on the island is a cute little bookcase at one end. This past weekend, we filled up this space with some of our favorite cookbooks and handmade pottery. The butler’s pantry area cabinets flank the far side of the island, including a lighted glass case for special china and glassware. The food pantry door is on the far left.


Looking from opposite direction, you can see the corbels for countertop support. We got some lovely bar stools to use in this area. In the distance, you can catch a glimpse of the great room cabinets and trey ceiling, in addition to the stairway leading to the second floor.


And below is a total view of the kitchen and breakfast area from a vantage point in the great room. After seeing all of this, are you coming over for dinner soon?  You can sit at the bar area, have a cool drink, and watch the food preparation!  Hubby can be quite entertaining, and I'll make sure that you feel right at home.  We promise you won't go away hungry!


Stay tuned for a second post in the days ahead!

23 comments:

  1. I'm on my way, just gotta put my shoes on. That is absolutely gorgeous. All that wood, I just love it. If there is such a thing as kitchen envy I think I have it :)

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  2. Donna, I'm green with envy. Fabulous.

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  3. Wow!!!!! Dinner? I am comming there to live!I have a kitchen obsession and yours ticks all the right boxes!
    Love the black distressed unit!

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  4. What time do we eat? I'll bring dessert ... oh Donna ... this is divine. My mouth is watering. So gorgeous! You will enjoy this house and this kitchen for years to come. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  5. We'll bring dinner. Absolutely fabulous, and so spacious.

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  6. That's one of the most beautifully elegant kitchens I've ever seen! Wow! You sure did an excellent job with selections. It's not easy to narrow things down to an actual choice so I'm properly impressed. The space looks so large and inviting. Yup, I'll be right along...

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  7. Too beautiful, Donna! Love it all. You did a fab job of picking everything out! And you are sooo right! The Bosch dishwasher is more than whisper quiet! Love mine!

    Cannot wait to see more :) Thanks for coming by today!
    xo, misha

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  8. You'd better watch out! There's a bunch of us heading your direction for a slumber party, I think! Your new kitchen is absolutely gorgeous!!! How do I say I'm not a bit jealous when I think I am? You did a great job putting the bits and pieces together. We are dreaming of a retirement home in a couple of years and I'm gathering ideas. You've certainly inspired me a lot. Can't wait to see more.
    ~Adrienne~

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  9. OMG ! kitchen envy is the perfect word. wish i'da come up with that one. i definitely am a bit jealous. is that a walk in pantry? i am absolutely IN LOVE with that kitchen. the entire place really. oh lawdy. i could sit and longingly look at the photos all day long. wonderful job. beautiful home. green eyed me.
    i know you will be happy- if not thrill to call it home for years and years.
    want a kitty? i have five on my porch -- i could delive a couple -- they keep varmints away
    hahahahaha
    enjoy the day
    and the house
    and your man
    and the rest of your life there i your new home of all homes!

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  10. GORGEOUS!!!! I love it! As soon as Donna(texas) sends the flat bed truck, & we pick up Jose' we'll be on our way. :)

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  11. Listen! The Airline lost my luggage! Send Marty with the private plane!Hahaaa...

    Lord, how Beautiful! It Was indeed, worth the wait Donna...You did a Beautiful job!
    Happy decorating!
    hughugs

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  12. Beautiful!! I love it all but especially the light fixtures! Gorgeous! I'll be there for dinner with bells on!

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  13. Of course it is all just breathtaking...but I love the sinishing touches you chose...lighting, center island trim, color etc...what lovely countertop! I think i would love cooking in this one too...nice job!!

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  14. It's AWESOME!! I love all the wood and the windows,,and,,,,,everything!

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  15. Hon, you must be rollin' in dough...lol...that kitchen took some big bucks...!!! Gorgeous!

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  16. Oh beautiful! And I love the light fixtures over the island. Yummmmmy...

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  17. Oh my GOSH!!!!! It's so beautiful!! I bet you never want to leave! I love it all!

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  18. Let me get my purse!!! What time did you say supper was? Lol maybe I can catch a ride with Donna!
    Very beautiful! I love it ALL!

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  19. Oh, Donna! Your kitchen is totally fabulous! Did you do all the design work yourself? You should become a home designer and get paid big bucks for such great taste and ideas. BTW, my granite is the same color as yours. I liked it because you could change appliance, cabinet, etc colors and all of it would still go with the counter tops.

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  20. That's a "cottage" kitchen??? WOW! It's huge, and someplace I'd love to cook in. :)

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  21. That is a gorgeous kitchen. Well done!!!

    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  22. Hello, my name is Rebecca Colautti and I am the representative for Helena Ventrella Design Ltd. in Windsor, Ontario. I was wondering if you could let me know the brand name of your farmhouse sink as we love this design and would like to put one in our current project. admin@helenaventrella.com
    Thank you so much!

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