Modern Farmhouse 2.0

MARK WEISS

DesignHOME Studios, Wayne, PA

Creating a kitchen that could act as the center of all home activities was the main objective for this space, designed by Mark Weiss. The resulting design incorporates all kitchen functions – including cooking, serving, storage, entertainment and everyday life – and surrounds them with a balanced blend of warm and cool materials and tones in an updated Modern Farmhouse style.

The floor plan of the square space includes a large, 360-degree, furniture-style center “armoire” that wraps around to the back kitchen, done in white oak cabinetry in a dead-flat finish with transom uppers that mimic the room’s windows. This serves as the main cooking space and provides ample storage and function on the backside, with dramatic wine displays on both ends and Honey Bronze hardware from Top Knobs. The central space includes a statement-making zinc range hood in a darkened patina matte finish and 48″ Wolf gas range, with Soft River Ilkem granite polished backsplash and countertop also used as the island top. 

The island includes a Wolf Transitional Microwave Drawer, Cove dishwasher with custom panel, Kohler Prolific sink, faucet and seating for four. The wall to the right of the island includes paneled Sub-Zero 36″ Integrated Refrigerator and Freezer columns. 

Tucked into the corner facing the island, an entertainment bar area incorporates painted cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy, with gold mesh fronts in the upper cabinets and lighted floating shelves in the same shade. The corner includes a paneled Sub-Zero 24″ Undercounter Beverage Center, paneled Scotsman Ice 15″ Undercounter Ice Maker and 30″ Dual-Zone Wine Column in matte white with gold hardware from True Residential.

Statement-making lighting, 13′ tray ceiling in a frozen walnut finish, massive pantry and brandy pass-through window provide additional function and flair.