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Tray Ceiling and European white oak wide plank floors frame the beautiful cabinetry, providing a spacious and open feel in this lovely kitchen. The painted cabinets have been rubbed through and distressed to expose the beautiful walnut wood of the cabinets, giving it a wonderful old-world feel. The custom plastered hood vent is a centerpiece with the exquisite mosaic tile background. A paneled front subzero refrigerator and paneled dishwasher give a furniture quality look to accompany a Wolf range. The beautiful Quartzite cabinet tops provide the look of marble without the maintenance of marble. Low profile LED lighting provides the perfect finish touch to this spectacular kitchen.

Design and Construction by Montecito Kitchens 805-4530518 www.montecitokitchens. com

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This small kitchen by Reed Interiors was created for a typical Santa Barbara Victorian home. It shows how you can integrate a modern kitchen into a very traditional style. Cabinets feature shiny lacquered doors from their Ypsilon range. Color Crema. The countertop is Silestone Amazone. The cabinet brand is Armony Cucine. Available at Reed Interiors, 805-684-7583 www.reed-interiors.com Michel Clair Design.

(Chantal Hasse Photography)

The Kitchen Company features a colorful use of tile and steel in this cooking station design. The Viking range features eight burners, a convection oven and a warming drawer. The hood is made of limestone and the countertops are Madre Pearla Natural Quartz from Stonecraft. Kitchen Company showroom is located at 1717 State St. 805-682-4003. www.thekitchencosb.com

Modern History

As implied by its name, the Modern History kitchen embraces the historic architectural elements while injecting a contemporary flair. All the cabinetry is shown in the Vista Plus door style with contrasting high-gloss white and Walnut veneer in the Classic finishes. Geared toward the homeowner who appreciates life’s finer elements, this kitchen is full of unique architectural features, functional storage, and plenty of space to keep the chef happy.

Available at Santa Barbara Kitchen Company 1717 State St. 805-682-4003. www.thekitchencosb.com

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This kitchen model by Mosaic Architects and Interiors maintains the space’s original architectural austerity with vaulted ceilings, understated cabinetry, and plenty of natural light. Soapstone countertops hide pull-up electrical outlets while, underfoot, eightinch fumed white oak finishes the hydronic radiant floor.

Kitchen built by Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc. www.giffinandcrane.com