Kitchens
The waterfall countertop is another streamlined feature. “With the kitchen being white, we needed some more pattern or texture, so the countertop is real quartzite with a marble look,” Ales says. Many find quartzite every bit as elegant as marble. It’s also stronger, less porous and antimicrobial, making it a functional choice as well. Using a waterfall drop on either side of the island mirrors the symmetry of the wall cabinets on the range wall, which are bordered in natural wood to add another warm, textural element.Find quartzite countertops
Photos by Andrea Rugg PhotographyKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple of recent empty nesters Location: Maple Grove, MinnesotaDesigner: Liz Schupanitz DesignsAfter their last child graduated from college, these homeowners thought about downsizing and moving into a new home, but since they loved their neighborhood so much, they couldn’t bring themselves to leave. Instead, they decided to remodel. The biggest renovation project on their list was to create a classic white kitchen with a large island that would stay within the room’s existing footprint.
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