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MASTER DESIGN SOLUTIONS avoid repetition with the countertops but also because it draws more attention to the beauty of the stone when it is a single focal point in the room.��� Because the cabinets are dark, Holgerson says the island���s lighter surface also makes the room feel larger. Linear backsplash tiles visually lengthen the countertops. Brighter ceramic tile colors match the linear flooring, and a decorative diamond stripe between the range and hood coordinates with the living room���s fireplace and entry area. Fitting Solutions Cabinetry was custom-made to exact dimensions, and storage was tailored to match the client���s specific needs. For example, the owners have a collection of plates. Rather than stack them high, Keystone Building & Design placed them in a drawer with wooden peg plate dividers for protection. Extra-wide and deep drawers in the kitchen are full extension and use adjustable sheet pan dividers to maximize storage space. Pots and pans fit neatly into drawers below the stovetop. Each cabinet contains pullouts so owners don���t have to reach to retrieve items or loose goods in the back. The same custom-made Andean mahogany flooring in the living area was inlaid for borders around the kitchen walls at the base of the cabinetry. Soft-close door hinges and undermount drawer glides offer smoother operation, quieter usage and add to the components��� longevity. The owners prefer to cook with gas, so a gas line was added, and a gas cooktop replaced the former electric stove. Other appliance alterations were kept to a minimum to suit the couple. ���We didn���t base the choice of appliances on the biggest size or name brand Linear backsplash tiles visually lengthen the countertops. 26 April 2013 QR ForResidentialPros.com because that wouldn���t have served this couple���s needs. Instead we sourced quality, energy-efficient, quiet and easy-to-operate stainless steel appliances,��� Holgerson says. Rather than a stainless steel sink to match, however, a recycled-content composite sink offered other advantages: The material dampens the sound of water, dishes and pans compared to stainless steel; it won���t chip or crack like porcelain might; and with the look of black stone, the colored surface blends into the kitchen���s background. A touch-flow faucet was installed to allow hands-free operation for easier use. Lighting is both decorative and functional throughout each space, including pendants and can lighting in the ceiling and task lighting beneath cabinets ��� all with multiple controls for use as needed. ���By thinking every step through, we were able to find solutions for all of the things they wanted within the budget. In addition to a more inviting and integrated space, we increased storage capacity in the kitchen and laundry, made better use of the pantry and improved the value of the home,��� notes Holgerson. KJ Fields writes from Portland, Ore., about remodeling and design.