Last summer before leaving Prescott I created these simple floating slab shelves using native live-edge Ponderosa Pine to create a space at the kitchen island for displaying glasses. The modern rustic sensibility of the natural wood complements the upscale western lodge accents of this custom home in the Hassayampa neighborhood.
These chunky shelves have “invisible” mounting and are true solid wood beams, created from locally harvested Ponderosa Pine. Decor by Shelley Moran.
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.
Stay tuned for more.
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.
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
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