When
the Pautzes decided to remodel their kitchen they really wanted to
make a statement. Todd discovered the new look he desired in a home
magazine, which he brought to Laurie Peirick at JP Kitchen Design
Studio in Oconomowoc. Todd, an interior designer himself, wanted to
renovate the outdated kitchen. He collaborated with Laurie to come up
with the perfect new look for his home. The older home featured dark
pine cabinets with a "vintage early ’70s vinyl," as Todd
says with a laugh. The old floor was replaced with beautiful cherry
wood and the black stove blends beautifully with the dark granite.
The Pautzes wanted glass doors on white cabinets, infusing a subtle
country English feel to the space. The cabinets are also an ideal
place to display Todd’s family-heirloom crystal pieces. Sue decided
on a rustic red wall color that lends a dramatic statement, along with
Uba Tuba gold granite counter tops.
The three support beams and large horizontal beam along the wall
were rough-hewn cedar. JP Kitchen Design finished the beams with a
smooth surface and painted them white, giving a much more up-to-date
feel. The remodel not only updated the look, but created a beautiful
centerpiece to the Oconomowoc home.
Homeowners:
Todd and Sue Pautz of Oconomowoc
Designer/Installation:
Laurie Peirick of JP Kitchen Design Studio in Oconomowoc
The
open concept of the kitchen is exactly what Tim and Kerry Ripple were
looking for to entertain their guests. "We wanted that open
feel," says Kerry. "Tim loves to cook and wanted the Viking
range to cook his gourmet meals," she adds. Within easy reach of
the range is a SubZero refrigerator and freezer unit, the envy of any
chef.
Kerry says the large workspace was vital to them and provides
plenty of area for multiple people to help with meals while enjoying a
glass of wine.
Terry Ripple of The Cabinetree came up with the pillar idea. Each
one looks like marble, but is actually constructed out of plaster and
then painted with a faux design. The two-sided breakfast bar, anchored
on each end by the pillars, nicely defines the space.
Homeowners:
Kerry and Tim Ripple of Menomonee Falls
Designer/Installation:
The Cabinetree of Brookfield
