Chef’s Kitchen
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Fed up with their 1980s-era kitchen, these Mclean homeowners were ready for a modern chef’s kitchen with space to work—and entertain. Bumping out the existing kitchen by 12 feet created a roomy addition with 11-foot-high ceilings and a view to the back yard.
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Instead of one large island, the couple decided on two parallel workstations to keep circulation open. One island contains a sink for food prep while the other anchors the cooktop and an extended table with room for seating on both sides.
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There’s no doubt this pale gray mass wall carries its weight. The hard-working cabinetry houses a sink, pullout pantry, refrigerator, freezer drawers, dishwasher, and dual ovens. Gray quartz countertops and a white, back-painted glass backsplash round out the minimalist palette.
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On one end of the cabinetry wall, false cabinet doors open to reveal a nine-foot-long walk-in pantry. Resilient flooring made of cork-backed vinyl resembles weathered wood throughout the open kitchen.
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The other end of the cabinetry wall features a dedicated bar area, complete with a full-height integrated wine fridge and glassware storage.
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Two cozy seating areas—one with a new fireplace—invite guests to settle in and socialize.