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Banquettes are an amazing way to fit a lot of seating into a smaller amount of space than traditional dining spaces. It's more casual and comfortable than formal dining rooms, which is more suitable for most modern American families. I think they will be around for a long, long time. Allison Dozier, Allison Dozier Interiors.

Calacatta gold, by Silestone, available at Alspaugh, Anne Marie Design Studio, Archway Cabinetry and Design, BaumHouse, Beck Allen, brooksBerry Kitchens and Baths, Callier & Thompson, Cosentino, Detailed Designs, Duenke Cabinet Company, Henry Kitchen & Bath, Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath, Kohler Signature Store, Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry, Modern Kitchens & Baths, Mosby Building Arts, ProSource, RSI Kitchen & Bath and Westport Tile & Granite.

1. Somerset medium pendant in heritage brass, by Hinkley Lighting, available at Metro Lighting. 2. Electric percolator in copper, by Euro Cuisine. 3. Traditional two-handle kitchen faucet pot filler in brushed gold, by Moen, available at Crescent Plumbing Supply, Ferguson, Henry Kitchen & Bath, Immerse, Plumbing Haus and Premier Plumbing Studio. 4. Satin brass hardware, by Creations Collection by Alno, available at Gegg Design & Cabinetry and Locks & Pulls.

This second home was built as a gathering place for family get-together, holidays and weekends. The homeowners worked with Gegg Design & Cabinetry to design their dream kitchen, which was to be simple and reflective of the classic architecture for a refined farmhouse feel. Classic materials were selected including the white painted galley cabinets, walnut hood with black steel strap details and an island with a custom green paint finish and natural oiled walnut top. Since the kitchen is not used for daily living, large amounts of storage were not necessary.

1. Bold and Blue, by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. From the start of the project, this blue butler’s pantry was intended to be a small moment of great intensity, creating a sharp contrast to the pale palette of the balance of the house.

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