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Kitchen Design : Episode KDE-802 -- More Projects »
Architect Eric Cohler had to renovate his weekend home from the ground up when it was damaged by fire. He opted for a comfortable, elegant look for the kitchen , which is used as a central gathering room. Host Joan Kohn tours the finished project .

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The kitchen of this second home has a sophisticated warmth reminiscent of a comfortable pub.
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Artwork replaces the upper cabinetry. A large corner window, which is fixed for safety reasons around the stove, lets in abundant natural light.

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The large center island anchors the room. Its oversized legs conceal plumbing for the prep sink.
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The adjacent dining room seems to float, surrounded on three sides by glass.
  • With its light walls and dark wood, inviting fireplace and comfortable chairs, the space has the look and feel of an old pub. A large skylight crossed with steel beams brightens the whole area.
  • The kitchen cabinetry has the look of furniture. The lower cabinets are mahogany , finished in a simple Shaker style. The island resembles a Chippendale table with hidden drawers for cutlery. Its massive legs hide the plumbing for the preparation sink.
  • No upper cabinetry was used to enhance the furniture look. A pullout butcher block opposite the large island provides extra workspace when needed.
  • The appliances, which include a downdraft stove, microwave, 30-inch refrigerator and wine cooler, are scaled down, since this is a second home.

Guests
Eric Cohler
Interior Designer, Eric Cohler Design, Inc.
Website: www.ericcohler.com
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