Located on the 1300 Block of North Dearborn, this single family home in Chicago is a beautiful Home and in a prime location. Although the home is striking, the kitchen had some serious flaws because the cabinet fronts were dated and did not fit the style and aesthitics of the rest of the house. Best Cabinets helped the client select a modern yet "classic Style" for their kitchen cabinet fronts. The customers old doors were laminated and definately showed a dated look to the kitchen. Also, were were able to provide the customer a granite that did not have all the shine of standard granites. Our granite fabricator honed the granite to take out the shine and then sealed it to protect it from staining. The result, a beautiful classic kitchen which we reafed rather than replacing the entire kitchen. The cabinets were only about ten years old and the client did not want to deal with the construction or the expense of an entirely new kitchen, so they opted to hire the professionals at Best Cabinets to reface their kitchen cabinets and to replace their countertop.

The Basic Large Shoe Cupboard is the perfect answer to sorting out your hallway clutter and with a starting depth of just 20cm it will fit perfectly into the narrowest of spaces. Made by luxury German brand Schoenbuch, the hall furniture experts, the Basic contemporary shoe cupboard range is one of their most popular designs, being both stylish and versatile. There are 26 matt or high gloss lacquer colours to choose from, as well two widths & depths, & 2 or 3 shoe flaps which open & close together using a gas-filled spring. The deeper depth (32.6cm) has an optional drawer. To customise your Basic Shoe cupboard it is also possible to order a glass top or tray top. Smart handles come as standard in either polished chrome or anodised aluminium, or they can be lacquered to match the body colour. The Basic large shoe cupboard priced here is actually made up of two 60cm wide cupboards with drawers (no plinths) & comfortably stores up to 32 pairs of shoes in four drop down flaps, each with double-row shoe bins. Lacquered in a basic slate black with a long-length tray top. Luxury German brand Schoenbuch offer highly functional & usable furniture for the modern home where space is at a premium, with cupboard depths starting at just 20cm. To see their collection online why not click on the “Visit Store” link. For further information, or trade enquiries, please feel free to phone us on 020 7731 9540 or visit the Go Modern London Showroom.

Crema Romanzo Granite countertops with white cabinets

This amazing kitchen was a total transformation from the original. Windows were removed and added, walls moved back and a total remodel. The original plain ceiling was changed to a coffered ceiling, the lighting all totally re-arranged, new floors, trim work as well as the new layout. I designed the kitchen with a horizontal wood grain using a custom door panel design, this is used also in the detailing of the front apron of the soapstone sink. The profile is also picked up on the profile edge of the marble island. The floor is a combination of a high shine/flat porcelain. The high shine is run around the perimeter and around the island. The Boos chopping board at the working end of the island is set into the marble, sitting on top of a bowed base cabinet. At the other end of the island i pulled in the curve to allow for the glass table to sit over it, the grain on the island follows the flat panel doors. All the upper doors have Blum Aventos lift systems and the chefs pantry has ample storage. Also for storage i used 2 aluminium appliance garages. The glass tile backsplash is a combination of a pencil used vertical and square tiles. Over in the breakfast area we chose a concrete top table with supports that mirror the custom designed open bookcase. The project is spectacular and the clients are very happy with the end results.

Photo: Lauren Coleman www.laurencolemanphotography.com

Imperial

***Authorized Medallion Cabinetry Dealer*** Clean. Simple. Timeless. Mission lives up to its reputation in this beautiful kitchen. Featuring Medallion Cabinetry, Mission doorstyle in Quartersawn Oak with hazelnut stain. Photos by Zach Luellen Photography.

Alison Hammond Photography

Jon Wolding

general contractor: Regis McQuaide, Master Remodelers... designer: Junko Higashibeppu, Master Remodelers... photography: George Mendell

Pilcher Residential

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