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March 27, 2008

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Crown Point Kitchen featured in Kitchens & Baths Magazine!

 

The newest issue of Kitchens & Baths Magazine includes a six-page article featuring an impressive Crown Point kitchen

The newest issue of Kitchens & Baths Magazine includes a six-page article featuring an impressive Crown Point kitchen

 

 

 

The featured Crown Point kitchen, with cabinetry in Quartersawn Oak, makes great use of every inch of this "real-size" kitchen

The featured Crown Point kitchen, with cabinetry in Quartersawn Oak, makes great use of every inch of this

 

 

A beautiful Arts & Crafts Crown Point kitchen is featured in the latest issue of Kitchens & Baths Magazine! With six pages of photographs, plus commentary from Crown Point designer Lois Horan, readers learn how to achieve an impressive Arts & Crafts look while making the most of a small space.

Lois listened carefully to the client’s needs, adding stylish Craftsman details to handsome, highly functional Quartersawn Oak cabinetry. “I wanted to create a beautiful kitchen using every last inch for added storage,” said Lois. “Now that its finished, everything has its place, and the family couldn’t be happier with their kitchen.”

Click here to read the full online article “Waste Not, Want Not”

 

 

 

 

 

The custom range hood is paneled to match the Craftsman door style, and Quartersawn Oak appliance panels conceal dishwasher drawers

The custom range hood is paneled to match the Craftsman door style, and Quartersawn Oak appliance panels conceal dishwasher drawers

 

 

The family even found space for a custom dog den, perfect for their two dachshunds

The family even found space for a custom dog den, perfect for their two dachshunds

To ensure a place for everything, Lois incorporated several storage solutions. For example, extra deep drawers and roll out can storage in the banquette were essential in keeping the family organized.

The banquette provides the family with a casual dining nook

The banquette provides the family with a casual dining nook

The printed article entitled “Waste Not, Want Not” can be found in Issue Number 2, 2008 of Kitchens and Baths, a Woman’s Day Special Interest Publication.

February 6, 2008

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

From the Cabinetmaker’s Bench

Craftsman Banquette in Quartersawn Oak!

This section of Wood Shavings invites you to see newly completed cabinetry before it leaves our cabinet shop! Each month we feature a snapshot of an interesting piece and share the details of its design.

 

The beautiful rays of Quartersawn Oak are shown off in this gorgeous Craftsman banquette

The beautiful rays of Quartersawn Oak are shown off in this gorgeous Craftsman banquette

This handsome Craftsman style banquette is one of a pair that will flank a solid wood table to become an inviting breakfast nook. Handcrafted in Quartersawn Oak and built to the principles of Arts & Crafts furniture, this piece makes wonderful use of space with an extra long drawer at one end and hinge top seating at the other.

  • Wood: Quartersawn Oak
  • Series: Square Inset
  • Finish: Burnt Umber

For more photos of this intriguing piece, along with many others, visit the From the Cabinetmaker’s Bench section of our Web site!