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Collette Kitchen

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I was brought in by interior designer Shelley Moran to perform some custom renovation work to update a home built in the 90s. Shelley had a vision for the kitchen that involved a major makeover, from common yet transformative moves like painting cabinets, getting new appliances, and replacing countertops, to functional decisions like converting the bookshelf side of an island into a bar. Shelley knew the reputation of Anastasis for quality craftsmanship and problem-solving.

Here, beadboard and a steel footrail complete the transformation.

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Another aspect of the kitchen re-do was to create a built-in banquette seating area in an L-configuration for a breakfast nook.

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Finally, I was able to convert all the cabinet doors over from a surface-mount hinge to a hidden, euro-style hinge, and install all new pull hardware.  The result is a beautiful, modern farmhouse-style kitchen that used existing elements rather than throw out all the old and bring in new cabinetry.

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Schultz Kitchen: Spice Rack

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This spice rack for the Schultz Kitchen was built last year, as you can see the process here, but only recently did all the many, many spices get transferred by the homeowner into a coordinating set of glass jars, which brings a visual cohesion to the whole thing (and justifies the sidelighting!)  Here are some photos.

And, as the homeowner is a transplant from South Carolina, she got a talented signpainter to letter a “meat-and-three” menu on this existing pocket door which I skinned with a rustic piece of galvanized sheet metal.

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Schultz Kitchen I

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There’s a lot to see in the Schultz kitchen, since from top to bottom I designed, fabricated, and installed pretty much every detail, with the exception of appliances of course, and concrete countertops and tilework done by my good friend Ben Baker at Covenant Tile and Stone.  There are the Box Shelves which got their previous feature post.  But there’s enough that I would like to spread out the work over a series of posts.

For the serious foodie, you need a serious kitchen.  And this one doesn’t mess around.  A big Dacor commercial-style range with a stainless steel hood is prominently featured, as well as a deep single-basin sink with a tall sprayer/spigot combo faucet. Tile from the counter height up provides the backdrop for a variety of open shelving, which provides ready access to dishes, canisters, and cookware.  Base cabinet system is IKEA.  Industrial boiler “bulkhead-style” steel frames accent the kitchen window and a big pass-through to a small bar into the dining room.  Lighting is all original design by Anastasis.  Flooring throughout the kitchen and upstairs level is Cali Bamboo – beautiful and super durable.

Concrete countertop and tilework by Covenant Tile and Stone, Prescott, Arizona.
These shelves are constructed from highway signpost, salvaged steel tube, and a metal picnic table bench.
A variety of artisan oils and vinegars from Olive U in Prescott, Arizona get their dedicated shelves, constructed from steel channel.

Stay tuned for more.

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Box Shelves

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I had the idea to create box shelves as a more open, modern alternative for my client who didn’t want upper cabinets in her very industrial kitchen.  The kitchen walls are tiled from the counter up to the ceiling, so the open backs of the boxes allow this subway tile to be seen.  These irregularly sized boxes are a fusion of square steel tube and reclaimed wood.

LED ribbon is an extremely versatile lighting solution
LED ribbon is an extremely versatile lighting solution
Reclaimed douglas fir studs form the panels of the box shelves while the open back reveals the subway tile walls behind
Reclaimed douglas fir studs form the panels of the box shelves while the open back reveals the subway tile walls behind
Stemware hangers keep glassware beautifully organized
Stemware hangers keep glassware beautifully organized

Dark wax was used to create a rich tone on the outside surfaces, which contrasts with the freshly-sawn interior surfaces which are illuminated by LED ribbon.  Though labor intensive, these shelves pack a visual punch that’s hard to beat.

This old darkroom timer makes a great oversized kitchen timer

This old darkroom timer makes a great oversized kitchen timer

Box shelves are a modern alternative to upper cabinets
Box shelves are a modern alternative to upper cabinets
Open shelving means that what you have on them should be worthy of display
Open shelving means that what you have on them should be worthy of display