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Custom pendants by GRT hang from above in the open kitchen and work area.
Custom pendants by GRT hang from above in the open kitchen and work area.
The kitchen is located behind the dining space and features a concrete counter—a reference to the industrial-style architecture.
The kitchen is located behind the dining space and features a concrete counter—a reference to the industrial-style architecture.
The kitchen bench extends to create a breakfast bar for casual dining.
The kitchen bench extends to create a breakfast bar for casual dining.
"The wife’s vision was to create a very calming interior using a minimalist material palette," explains Mac. "The custom kitchen was designed to be elemental—we wanted [it] to feel more integrated [with the rest of the space]. The oak cabinets, concrete countertops, and appliance placements all reinforced this aesthetic."
"The wife’s vision was to create a very calming interior using a minimalist material palette," explains Mac. "The custom kitchen was designed to be elemental—we wanted [it] to feel more integrated [with the rest of the space]. The oak cabinets, concrete countertops, and appliance placements all reinforced this aesthetic."
Pros: Concrete countertops are durable, resistant to heat, and can be less expensive than natural stone, especially when completed as a DIY project. Cons: Concrete must be sealed before being used; otherwise, its porous nature means that it will stain very easily.
Pros: Concrete countertops are durable, resistant to heat, and can be less expensive than natural stone, especially when completed as a DIY project. Cons: Concrete must be sealed before being used; otherwise, its porous nature means that it will stain very easily.