Oh what a week! Building a home during a pandemic has been very interesting. I am not that comfortable going out in public and as the COVID 19 cases continue to rise in the two states (TX and AZ) that I am now traveling between this project has become very interesting.
As I mentioned in my previous blog – the Kitchen is the Heart of our Home. I am sure there are many designers out there that would NEVER design around the kitchen. Well I am breaking all of the rules.
Design elements that were important to us:
1. A Focal Point
2. Appliances
3. Storage/Organization
So what do you do during a pandemic? You don your mask, pack up your Clorox wipes and head to your favorite granite house in Phoenix, AZ of course. (Yes, 13 hours in a car to and from) Cactus Stone & Tile has been in business for over 47 years and has an amazing showroom. They have never disappointed! And of course we found something we love that cannot be replicated in any of the warehouses in San Antonio or Austin.
This became our focal point.
We chose GE Cafe Appliances for this project. Many thanks to Jillian at Ferguson’s in Tucson. (Thank goodness many businesses have been working remote to make sure we are all safe and healthy.) Andy has been fortunate over the years to work with Viking, Wolf, Thermador and GE. There are positives with all of the brands. For this project we have selected a Gas Cooktop, French Door Oven and French Door Refrigerator. The GE Cafe Series provides us with a number of appliance color and handle options.
GE CAFE Dishwasher with Brushed Bronze Handles
GE CAFE French Door Oven with Brushed Bronze Handles
Here is where we are headed today – – we can’t wait to see it all come together.
Wall Color: SW 7757 High Reflective White – Satin/Eg-Shel
Cabinet Color: SW 7757 High Reflective White – Eg-Shel
Countertop and Backsplash: Radico Polished
The 3rd design element that is important to us is Storage/Organization. Carlie Kornick (CK Cabinetry and Design) knows I like to maximize every inch we can in our cabinets and I just love kitchen organization options like hidden garbage cans, paper towel holders, and spice/utensil pull outs. No dead cabinet space in our cabinets. By using a modified “U-shaped” kitchen we’ve created various work spaces where Andy and I can both be in the kitchen at the same time. In addition we have added a “Pantry with Pizazz” which will house another refrigerator, wine storage and microwave. I hope you will continue to follow us thru this Journey.
Next week – – more on the Pantry with Pizazz! Here is a peek at the inspiration.
Lori Weber Home Design 