I came up with a couple different layout options for the home owners to choose from. Since space is finite, decisions had to be made balancing priorites and in the end I think we were able to come up with the perfect harmony. The clients would be living in the house while work was being completed, so we had to expedite the entire process. I had our contractor start the demo even as I was still creating mood boards, color stories, and mock ups. Decisions were made quickly and we started purchasing appliances, flooring, lighting, trim, doors, windows, pulls etc. immediately. Due to pandemic-related delays, many items were backordered or delayed. Somehow we were able to thread the needle of ordering just the right pieces and then scouring our local sources for items that could be purchased right away. My top three favorite stand outs in the kitchen design were the pendants we chose to go over the island, the tile work on the floors, and the recess behind the range. The pendant lights are by Norman Copenhagen and we had them shipped from Sweden. I love how they surprise you with their size but make so much sense and draw you into the space. Next would be the checkered floor tile. I can’t even begin to tell you the drama with that floor. But, the result was beautiful and we came up with a stunning earth toned tile pattern using Wow Design Tile. It is one of my favorite elements of the kitchen. Last, would be the built-in recess shelving detail behind the stove. Lined in the same stone we used for the island, it features hidden pocket lights and a pot filler. It is the perfect element to add depth and interest to that side of the kitchen and it plays just right with the plastered range hood we built out.