Charming Vintage Kitchen
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Amy and Allen Weber's kitchen had an outdated floor plan that required tons of steps to do a simple task. Their solution? Some light remodeling and new cabinets and appliances to create the kitchen of their dreams.
The focal point of the kitchen is the Aga oven. It has four ovens in one unit that stay on all the time with a thermostat in each oven that stays on a desired temperature. One oven is set for roasting, another for baking, one for simmering soups or sauces and another for keeping food warm. Aga ovens have been available in England since the 1920s and are now becoming popular in American kitchens. Even though they're on all the time, they don't heat up the room and use less energy than a traditional thirty-inch oven. The cooktop is equipped with two plates--one for boiling, another for simmering--that also stay on all the time. As a safety precaution, both can be covered with lids when not in use.
A great addition to their kitchen is the large butcher-block island, which Amy says is like one huge cutting board. Since the couple are both in the medical professional they both wanted an extra sanitary sink like the ones they use in the hospital. They have what's called a Tapmaster--it's a device that converts any faucet into a hands-free tap with a button located in the toekick of the cabinet that turns the sink on.
Another plus in their kitchen is the carrera marble baking center flanked by two cabinets. Designer Claire Lacing says, "One of the things that we’re seeing an awful lot is workstations. Stations for specific use. So that you can easily do your baking without having to go around the kitchen and gather everything up."
Cleanup is easy with a dishwasher drawer next to the sink. The drawer, along with the refrigerator, are both covered with cabinetry to blend seamlessly into the kitchen. Storage was a priority in the design as well, with a pull-out pantry next to the refrigerator and wine bottle storage above. Shelves across from the island make a great place to store cookbooks.
Guests Claire Lacing
Designer
Blue Bell Kitchens
1104 Bethlehem Pike
Springhouse, PA 19477
Phone: 215-646-5442
Fax: 215-646-3330
Website:
www.bluebellkitchens.com
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