Despite a larger footprint, all the everyday necessities are still within arm’s reach.

The family has a soft spot for their new oversized island, which comfortably seats all five of them but also doubles as a gathering place. Floors were stained dark brown, complementing the space’s soft earth tones of white, gray, and beige. Some appliances were hidden from sight, such as the microwave and toaster oven, creating an overall clean uncluttered feel. Stainless steel pull knobs correspond with kitchen sink hardware and appliances. The countertops are Viatera Minuet quartz. Three glass pendants dangle over the area, which features a row of beige wicker high-backed chairs. The space is filled with clean, simple lines. As a focal point, the family wanted a wood range hood to match the white painted maple cabinetry with recessed paneled doors. Now flanking the arched opening to the kitchen, inside the living room are bespoke built-in bookcases. Even though it appears to be a typical square cabinet, the area above the ovens actually has a sloped top which contours to the staircase. We were able to have a small countertop to the right of the ovens with a beverage refrigerator built in below, which also features an upper cabinet above for glassware,” says Hanson. We came up with the idea to build the wall ovens into the wall below the staircase since the stairs to the basement were moved to another location. The family desired their large kitchen window opening to be in alignment with the arched opening to the dining room, but they also wanted double wall ovens and a beverage refrigerator. Hanson knew that the challenges of creating a functional family-friendly space were plenty. Kitchen construction was completed in about eight months, including all three additions, and is a masterpiece of thoughtful planning and the eloquent execution of Heartwood Kitchens’ co-owner Nancy Hanson and her design partner, Sherry Croft. The West Newbury home was a 1984 spec build lacking all the architectural details they loved so dearly.

(The previous kitchen lacked proper storage and counter space for the family, and also consumed about half the floor space, leaving the remaining half to accommodate the table and chairs.)Īfter their move, the family adored their West Newbury home but missed certain characteristics of their previous residence-a 1915 Foursquare Colonial in Haverhill rich in architectural detailing like crown molding, built-ins, arched openings, and wainscot paneling. With a goal to “have a place for everything,” the new kitchen footprint extends about two feet into the living room. Before they knew it, construction was on its way, bumping out the home in three different directions and touching every room. One particular family of five lived in their home for three years before approaching an architect for a redesign, not just on the kitchen but for the house as a whole. But sometimes a kitchen just isn’t quite the right fit for a family it feels too cramped or is poorly laid out. LG Viatera is environmentally friendly, supporting a greener earth by using sustainable materials and en Eco-friendly manufacturing process.Kitchens make a house hum, acting as a gathering space, a nourishing center, and a place to connect. Being comprised of up to 93% of Quartz, one of the hardest minerals on earth, gives Viatera the superior strength to stone. Built to last a lifetime, this product will endure every day wear & tear with a higher resistance to stains, chemicals and heat.

Produced with the finest Quartz, Viatera is a durable and elegant surface choice, especially for the kitchen and bathroom countertops. Viatera is stronger & more stain resistant than natural stone, hygienic and safe, built for an easy application and backed with a 15 year transferable warranty. Whether you’re looking for a surface that stands up to the demands of daily life or a surface that resists the wear of commercial applications, Viatera is available in an array of colours and styles that allow you the freedom to create a space that truly reflects the beauty and wonder of your life. Viatera is designed and created around the idea that a countertop is where life’s moments happen.

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