Long Island to Bourbon Kitchen
The original kitchen had three different ceiling heights. The simplified tray ceiling with walnut beam detail unified the originally broken-up space and tied in the span of the island below
![Hans 324 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-324.webp)
Careful attention was paid to intentionally designing cabinetry that had the look and feel of furniture rather than “cabinets.”
![Hans 368 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-368.webp)
Customized doors and drawers accommodated integrated storage solutions that maintained a consistent visual appearance. Attaching furniture feet to the paneled dishwasher meant they had to be custom-cut to allow for the door to open properly.
![Hans 414 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-414.webp)
![Hans 417 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-417.webp)
![Hans 410 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-410.webp)
![Hans 326 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-326.webp)
Using a mix of cabinetry styles and finishes (painted and natural walnut) broke up the visual appearance of what could have been “walls of cabinets” and a “massive island.”
![Hans 364 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-364.webp)
Glass door wall cabinets designed with integrated LED lighting on dimmers allowed the control of light levels to achieve that “perfect” look in displaying the homeowner’s bourbon, which was a priority in this kitchen renovation.
![Hans 376 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-376.webp)
![Hans 401 - Spectrum Design Group - Spectrum Design Group](https://www.spectrumdg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hans-401.webp)
Before & After
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