Toast Master
We admit it. We really like the horizontality and texture of zebrawood, so here we’re showing another application of it. You have to admit it’s sumptuous–particularly when used in combination with rich Brazilian mahogany, which architect Bill Sutton of Sutton Yantis Associates did in the custom cabinetry for this weekend getaway home on the water.
Transforming a traditional enclosed kitchen into a party space, Sutton called on Philip Forsythe Construction to open up an existing wall and extend the new cabinetry into the dining area to create a wine bar and serving area. His thinking: People always congregate in the kitchen anyway, so why fight it?
The result is a festive, crowd-accommodating space that is both functional and easy on the eyes. Its many goodies include Caesarstone countertops, a Thermador refrigerator and wall oven, Wolf cooktop, and Miele dishwasher.
The transition from cooking zone to cocktail space is pretty seamless, albeit subtly articulated by a curved tray ceiling and arc light fixture. These rounded elements signal a shift away from the kitchen’s many hard angles in a way that’s quite graceful.
We’ll raise a glass to that.
Jenny Sullivan is a senior editor covering architecture and design for BUILDER.
