One Kitchen, Two Budgets: Contemporary Style - Part 3

The Custom Kitchen

Distinctive tilework can set a kitchen apart, but be prepared to spend a little extra for that one-of-a-kind look.

APPLIANCES
Thermador built-in French door refrigerator $8,649
Thermador stacked combination ovens $6,599
Thermador Professional series gas cooktop $3,699
Thermador Sapphire six-wash-cycle dishwasher $2,349
Thermador Masterpiece downdraft ventilation $1,399

CABINETRY
Custom Shaker-style cabinetry $14,000

SURFACES
Polished Carrara marble countertops $5,950
Antique white oak flooring $3,000
Ann Sacks Elements collection 2x6-inch Chevron tiles in London Sky, Dense Fog, and Cloud $1,375

MISCELLANEOUS
Rohl Perrin & Rowe bridge faucet and side spray $1,919
Design Within Reach Icon counter stools $1,250
Circa Lighting large Hicks pendants $1,050
Christopher Farr Belfour fabric in Lemon $1,000
Design Within Reach Icon chairs $830
Ralph Lauren paint in Crescent Moon and Stone $731
Barclay white fireclay apron-front sink $204
Top Knobs Nouveau III collection Square Bar pulls $200
CB2 Odyssey white dining table $199
Top Knobs Nouveau III collection Bergen knobs $98

Total cost: $54,501

Create a Custom Contemporary Look

Tip No. 1. Splurge on custom cabinetry. Deep drawers maximize storage space. Top with oversize stainless-steel bar pulls to enhance the contemporary vibe.

 Create a Custom Contemporary Look

Tip No. 2. Trick out your island. Built-in appliances -- warming drawers, dishwashers, microwave drawers -- boost function in the main work core, while customized storage keeps clutter at bay.

 Create a Custom Contemporary Look

Tip No. 3. Make a statement with tile. Colorful rectilinear tiles are distinctly modern, particularly when paired with a sleek chimney-style range hood.

 Create a Custom Contemporary Look

Tip No. 4. Splurge on pro-style appliances. If you have a sizeable budget, consider customizing a standard range or cooktop with special features, such as a built-in griddle, wok burner, or steamer.

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