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MIXING FIXTURES & FINISHES
The ceiling cans were all updated to LED fixtures,
and the mixed-metal pendants were another
way to add a touch of rustic and glam to the
new kitchen. Ewer found the Vanderpump Alain
fixtures at High Point Market. She installed
undercabinet lighting throughout the space, and
the glass cabinets are illuminated with integrated
strip lighting.
Ewer specified a custom Quintana apronfront
brass sink from Thompson with a gold interior
and chose a Kraus faucet to complement
the sink and because she loves the brand. She
says the handmade sink needs a little extra TLC
because it is a piece of natural metal, but in time
it will take on a beautiful patina.
OVERCOMING PROJECT OBSTACLES
Ewer says she was decisive when it came
to selecting products and materials, but the
space-planning side of things was harder because
it was her own kitchen. Because she and
her husband wanted larger appliances, she could
not gain square footage in the new space. She
solved this by removing a column and reinforcing
the headers to create a more open feel.
The designer wanted a built-in look for the
refrigeration, but her husband insisted on having
the ice and water function on the outside of the
unit. To reach the perfect agreement, she used the
panel-ready option for the look she wanted and
sourced a freezer panel with the ice/water feature.
Although Ewer and her husband have differing
tastes, she was able to incorporate a balanced
mix of rustic and glam elements to please
them both. He was granted the practical items he
craved, and she implemented the curated, custom
pieces she wanted.
" He was the perfect client, " said Ewer. " I
planned the demo and the majority of the work
while he was traveling, and then I shipped him
off to our lake house until we had running water! "
Her husband set a budget of $200,000 ahead of
the project, and she was able to stick to that figure.
" We have been married for 29 years and are
pretty good at finding common ground, " explained
Ewer. " He walked into the kitchen the
other day and told me I created a really beautiful
space. I treasure that; it's a great feeling every
designer gets when a client is excited about the
projects you create. "
RIGHT Ewer chose a Quintana
brass hood from Thompson
and worked with the brand
to add the custom peacock
feather engraving to the
bottom. " I love peacock
feathers, and this mirrors the
navy wallpaper detail in the
bar, " said Ewer. " I wanted to
bring something unique that
made it a one-of-a-kind piece. "
RIGHT The bar/coffee station is
a butler's pantry passthrough
from the kitchen to the formal
dining room. Ewer chose
Sherwin-Williams Deep
Navy for the cabinets, and
the panel-ready beverage
drawers feature gold
hardware. The is also a built-in
kennel for the couple's dog.
SOURCES: DESIGNER: Juliana Ewer, J Squared Home Designs; CAD PLANNER: Nicki Kana, Cabinet Innovations; PHOTOGRAPHERS: French Blue Photography (all but the two photos with
blue cabinets) & Analicia Herrmann (two photos with blue cabinets) ● BEVERAGE DRAWERS: Elica North America; CABINET PAINT: Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams; FAUCET: Kraus;
FLOORING: Riva Spain; HARDWARE: Amerock, Inspire Hardware & Worlds Away; HOOD & SINK: Thompson; OVEN & RANGE: Signature Kitchen Suite; PENDANTS: Vanderpump Alain; POT
FILLER: Gimili; SPEED OVEN: LG; STORAGE ACCESSORIES: Rev-A-Shelf; WALLPAPER: Schumacher; WARMING DRAWER: KitchenAid
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