Custom Update

Aliesha Porto 

Stevie Interiors, Milton, GA

Removing the ornate details and clutter and incorporating a dedicated family kitchen table space were among the key requests for this kitchen, designed by Aliesha Porto. The overall look of the kitchen needed to be more streamlined to blend with the renovations being done in the rest of the home.

The overall footprint and functional layout remained the same, and the clients wanted to keep the existing floors, appliances and lower cabinets. The timeline was the biggest challenge as the homeowners’ move-in date was approaching. 

Custom cabinetry from Mark Young Custom Cabinets in a fresh neutral gave the space an updated, streamlined look. It was matched with 6″ Belfast solid brass cabinet pulls in Satin Brass, along with Rodino solid brass round cabinet knobs, both from Signature Hardware.

Along the perimeter, a Viking Professional Series gas cooktop is situated under a custom hood with liner from ZLINE Kitchen & Bath. To the left sits a microwave drawer from Sharp Electronics, undercounter refrigerator from KitchenAid and LWD double wall oven from LG Electronics. To the right, a Miele built-in coffee maker is paired with Miele 7000 Series steam oven, which is next to the Thermador refrigerator and freezer.

The removal of the corbels from the island also damaged the piece, and the designer could not perfectly match its wood stain. A decision was made to paint the island to solve the issue. The island countertop is Negresco honed granite, which acts as a dark contrast to the Marmore Linda marble on the perimeter countertops and backsplash. Also featured in the island is a Blanco black granite sink, Delta Faucet Broderick faucet in Champagne Bronze and Miele Inspira dishwasher.