Waterfall Countertop Adds WOW Factor to Timeless Kitchen

The cherry island has a midnight dark stain, which accents the bright and open kitchen. The location of the island was selected to take advantage of the expansive outdoor and interior fireplace.

By Hilary Grossman

EEver since their wedding day, their dreams revolved around their future kitchen. They didn’t even unpack the majority of their gifts, wanting to save their beautiful presents until the perfect home was found. The journey took12 years, but the result was worth the wait. “We didn’t even close on our home before we started working on the kitchen design,” the homeowner explained. She continued, “Although Showcase Kitchens came highly recommended to us by numerous friends, we interviewed several other companies before partnering with them. From the first meeting, we felt extremely comfortable with John Starck, designer and principal.

“John was outstanding,” the homeowner continued. “He listened to what we wanted and made incredible suggestions. He kept the project on path. He was helpful, patient and extremely talented. He was a true pleasure to work with. We honestly miss our meetings with him.”

The homeowners wanted a modern, farmhouse industrialstyle kitchen that would stand the test of time. With John’s help, they selected black and white cabinetry and decided to make the island the focal point of the room. They also chose brass fixtures to bring out the color of the island’s stone.

The cosmic black granite waterfall countertop is the focal point of this spacious kitchen. The stone is complemented by contemporary black leather stools, which are framed in gold. The appliances are Sub Zero and Wolf.

“This was a wonderful project to work on,” John said. “It was clear to me the homeowners did their homework and knew exactly what type of look they were after,” he continued. “I’m so happy I was able to deliver the look and feel they were after. The island is almost a piece of art.”

“I wanted a well thought-out kitchen that made cooking and entertaining easy,” the homeowner elaborated. “John had so many suggestions, and the result is everything I hoped for and more.” The family has nicknamed the room “Donna’s Kitchen” after the homeowner’s mom. “I have the kitchen my mother always dreamed of,” she explained. “Ever since the installation was completed, we haven’t stopped cooking and entertaining.” Even her eight and ten-year-old children cook!

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The dark cabinetry of the island contrasts brilliantly with the white-colored wood throughout the rest of the kitchen. Brass hardware was selected to accent both types of wood. Completing the design, a Franke farmhouse sink was chosen along with a Brizo faucet.