The kitchen of the New American Home 2011 comprises multiple work zones, staggered and stacked cabinetry, a work island and modified drawer fronts that accommodate the appliance controls. Part of the inspiration for the main kitchen design came directly from a circular dining room leading into it. The use of black, ivory and taupe shades throughout the space has added to the classic and open feel.
The kitchen features an elevated island in the center of the room with a custom-built circular table. The wood ceiling above the elevated island draws on the details with a large, circular focal point. A Java stain was used on Timberlake Cabinetry’s Rushmore Cherry Square cabinets on the island. The dark wood was softened by the perimeter cabinets, which were Rushmore Maple Square in a Hazelnut Glaze, also from Timberlake.
The perimeter cabinets and island are topped with Corian countertops from DuPont’s Terra Collection, which feature pre-consumer recycled content. Sinks and faucets from Kohler are also featured in the kitchen.
The kitchen features Energy Star rated appliances from Thermador and include the Freedom Collection’s Truly Flush Mounted counter-depth refrigeration columns and a 70-bottle wine preservation column.
For cooking, the Professional Series wall ovens and rangetop are paired with the MasterPiece wall-mount steam convection oven, convection warming drawer and convection microwave oven. A Thermador dishwasher, Brew Express in-wall coffee system and InSinkErator Evolution Excel food waste disposer add to the kitchen’s overall functionality.
The New American Home 2011 has been designed to attain Emerald Status, the highest environmental ranking of the National Green Building Standard. Solar elements, a greywater recycling system and formaldehyde-free cabinetry all contributed to the home’s environmental impact.
