Asian Kitchen with Granite Benchtops Design Ideas
JTID Inc.
Drawing inspiration from Japanese architecture, we combined painted maple cabinet door frames with inset panels clad with a rice paper-based covering. The countertops were fabricated from a Southwestern golden granite. The green apothecary jar came from Japan.
Imagine Remodeling
This Asian-inspired design really pops in this kitchen. Between colorful pops, unique granite patterns, and tiled backsplash, the whole kitchen feels impressive!
Susan Wagner Designs
A new backsplash installation in Monterey County gives the place of honor to our Flower Fan and the surrounding tiles in Moss and Bronze. Wide bands of blue glass highlight the artwork, set in a background of stark white porcelain.
Carolyn Robbins Site Design
The combination of turquoise glass tile, river rock and black granite to reflect the both, alludes to the feeling of a water's edge. All the windows and some trim as shown complimented the large beams used overhead. I was inspired by boats in a harbor, both light and dark components and the reflection of light on a midnight sail.
Barbara Bourne and Carolyn Robbins
User
A 19th century Japanese Mizuya is wall mounted and split into two sections to act as upper and lower cabinets. Custom cabinetry mimic the style of the client's prized tonsu chest in the adjacent dining room
Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This scullery/walk in pantry has lots of light and an open feel. We designed this walkthrough scullery with direct access from the mudroom for functionality and added the decorative glass wall to separate the spaces.
Grayling Construction
Overlooking Westchester Lagoon, this condominium remodel included the kitchen, master bathroom, and guest bathroom. The kitchen incorporated frameless carbonized bamboo cabinetry, blue luise granite from Brazil, and stainless steel appliances and accents.
Mark Brand Architecture
The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner’s passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.
Steve Tull European Cabinetry
Notice how the white oak wood grain flows continuously across the door fronts. Nearly every other custom cabinetmaker will not go to this much trouble. Guess what this means: if I make a mistake or damage one during manufacture, I have to replace a whole batch. Ask me how I know this :(
Jonathan Lipman, AIA
Maharishi Vastu, Japanese-inspired, granite countertops, morning sun, recessed lighting
Asian Kitchen with Granite Benchtops Design Ideas
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