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AN ISLAND OF CONTRASTING ELEMENTS

Even though the perimeter cabinets are a
dramatic play on texture, the center island is
the focal point of the space. This 16-ft.-long
piece has a multipurpose design, with one
end containing a dishwasher, sink and extra
storage space. Topped with a white quartz
countertop, this part of the island is ideal for
food prep.
The other end of the island started with two
pieces of wood the clients found at a local shop.
Working in AutoCad, the design team laid out
a template that combined both pieces, and they
worked with the shop carpenter to stabilize the
pieces with metal. An intentional hole was left for
the clients' dog, Leo, to join in.
"The handmade live-edge rosewood table was
crafted with meticulous detail from the inspirational piece the clients discovered,"said Wagoner.
"We matched wood grains, built iron legs and
added a bronze support piece to make this oneof-a-kind element."
The wall on this side of the island was built to
perfectly match the width of the designer tiles on
the side facing the table, continuing the symmetry
and harmony in the space and highlighting the
wooden seating area.
THE HIDDEN PANTRY

LEFT From left to right: Leo

(dog), Marisela Contreras
(assistant designer), Sally Pla
(homeowner), Sol Quintana
Wagoner (senior designer)
and Karina Kmiotek-Ally
(assistant designer)

As evidenced by the expansive island, the clients
love to entertain. In the previous space, a closet
in the dining room served as a makeshift pantry,
which was frustrating for the home cooks.
"The wife enjoys cooking fresh, organic meals
for family and friends, which required significant storage and organization," said Wagoner.
"The couple wanted to accommodate this lifestyle
while keeping the main kitchen tidy, especially
when entertaining."
The solution was a large walk-in pantry, complete with wine storage, open shelving, a second
sink and small appliances. To create a sense of
artistry, the pantry door was custom made with
three sliding panels. These include a centerpiece
of a rustic slate-looking material framed by two
panels of white glass. This keeps the rest of the
kitchen streamlined and clutter-free while allowing the clients to prepare meals, store ingredients and entertain with ease in a setting open
to the outdoors.
"My favorite part of this project is the way it
feels,"said Wagoner."The home is now very much
connected to the clients' beautiful natural surroundings, and the new space feels as if it has always been a part of the home.The design is unified
and organic, while also being visually stimulating
with an elegant sense of calm and order."


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SOURCES
DESIGNER: Sol Quintana
Wagoner, Jackson Design
and Remodeling
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jackson
Design and Remodeling
BACKSPLASH TILE:

Modcraft; CABINETRY:
DeWils Custom Cabinetry;
COOKTOP: Wolf;
COUNTERTOP (ISLAND):

Caesarstone 5000 London
Grey Quartz; COUNTERTOP
(PERIMETER): Silestone
White Zeus Extreme
Quartz; DISHWASHER:
Bosch; FLOOR TILE:
Contemporanea Piombo;
HOOD: Best; ISLAND TILE:
Ann Sacks; MAIN FAUCET:
Kohler; MAIN SINK: Kohler;
OVEN: Wolf; PANTRY DOOR
INSERT: Neolith; PREP
FAUCET: Kohler; PREP SINK:
Blanco; REFRIGERATOR:
Sub-Zero; STEAM OVEN:
Wolf; TABLE TOP: Custom
Rosewood Live Edge;
WINE COOLER: U-Line
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