FROM TOP: BERNARD ANDRÉ; STEVE GOLDBAND; OPPOSITE: ERIC A. ZEPEDA
DOME ZONE
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Set against white oak flooring
and softly lit pastel
walls, the dark custom oak
cabinetry provides a striking
tonal contrast. An oversized
Fontana Arte dome light
above the island highlights
the subtle gradations of the
Taj Mahal countertop. The
cantilevered island’s large
under-counter storage area
holds pots, books and utensils.
Sullivan Design Studio,
Menlo Park
FLOATING
SANCTUARY
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An Asian motif from table to island to
rimming cabinets emphasizes white oak
beneath black variegated countertop
surfaces. The design stresses buoyancy,
order and weightlessness. No unnecessary
adornments, no flourishes, in a
window-walled room whose purpose
is to provide a sense of natural beauty,
grounded serenity and practical efficiency.
Staprans Design, Portola Valley
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