It’s been a while, but I’m back… And, the kitchen is DONE (who hoo!)! The final piece to our renovation puzzle, a custom-built bar cabinet, was delivered this week and it’s time for some “after” pictures!
Honestly, this has one of the most fun projects I’ve done in a while. Sourcing the materials and making decisions on finishes are my love and this was chocked full of options. From the counter tops, to cabinet finishes, to hardware, to fixtures, to design of the new cabinet – decisions were around every bend. Let’s review…
We started with a dark and traditional kitchen – black granite, dark cherry cabinets and black slate backsplash.
Diving right in, I went in search of inspiration and found it in a slab yard in the form of Italian marble. I fell in love and knew I wanted this in my design somehow. After speaking with my stone fabricator, we decided on using it on the island (since that is a focal point in the space) and using a less expensive (but no less interesting) stone around the exterior. This came in the form of Steel Gray granite in a leathered finish.
Knowing that new cabinets were not in the budget for this project, I contacted a fabulous custom painter to discuss refinishing my current cabinets. I knew that I wanted the exterior cabinets to be a different finish from the island, that I wanted a rustic/French country finish, and that I wanted white and gray somehow. Insert Inspire by Color… Nathan Wainscott worked up a couple of sample finishes and we decided on a warm white for the exterior and a charcoal gray for the island. Both would be hand distressed. Add to that solid bronze hardware in a dark iron finish and there you have it!
The final piece of this design puzzle was a custom-built bar cabinet. I will admit, my original plan was to extend my current cabinetry along the blank wall space I had in my kitchen. The goal was to gain extra counter/cabinet space and create a space that I could set out drinks, etc, when we entertain. Upon realizing I could not get my exact cabinets anymore, I knew I needed to talk to someone about building a custom piece for me. Insert TEAM Greenworx. After meeting with Ted Endriss, I knew this was the way to go. I could get exactly what I wanted AND (the best part) I could create this as a separate furniture piece that I could take with me if/when we ever move. I did a sketch of what I wanted, discussed it with Ted, and he and his amazing attention to detail gave my vision life. Add in a live edge walnut bar top and the cabinet finished to match the island (finished by Nathan with Inspire by Color) and I now have a super functional piece that we can use for years to come.
Finishing touches in the form of lantern pendants over the island, a new zinc top kitchen table and rattan back Louis XVI chairs complete what now is my favorite room in our home.
I’m a little sad this project is finished! Now, I’m onto the next though… our unused study. Stay tuned….
Hazel by design 
Wow! Amazing eye and great designs…tasteful, high end, yet still cozy. Impressive….could use your help in my house.
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