THE ELECTROLUX ICON PROFESSIONAL SERIES

Photo from the official Electrolux ICON website at www.electroluxicon.com.

Check out the Electrolux ICON Professional Series of Home Appliances...
With a fabulous selection of cooktops, wall ovens, ranges, warmer drawers, ventilation, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigeration, wine storage, ice makers and compactors, you'll find everything you need to make your dream kitchen a reality!

Electrolux ICON Professional E48DF76EPS -- 48" Pro-Style Dual-Fuel Range with 6 Sealed Burners & Third Element European Convection System: Stainless Steel

Electrolux ICON Professional E23CS78HPS -- 22.6 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Side by Side Refrigerator with PureAdvantage Filtration Systems, Custom-Design Full-Depth Glass Shelves and Smooth-Glide Full-Extension Drawers

Electrolux ICON Professional EDW7505HPS -- Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 5 Wash Cycles, Nylon-Coated Racks, 24 Hours Delay Start, Versatile Racking System, Optional Custom Panels and UltraQuiet Plus Sound Insulation Package

Electrolux ICON Professional E30MC75JPS -- 30" Combination Wall Oven with 4.2 cu. ft. True Convection Oven, 1.5 cu. ft. Microwave, Wave-Touch Control Panel, Custom-Set Auto Cook, Smooth-Glide Racks, CustomConvect3 and Self-Clean

Electrolux ICON Professional E24WC75HPS -- 24" Under-Counter Wine Cooler with 48-Bottle Capacity, 7 Smooth-Glide Maple Trimmed Racks, Theatre-Style Lighting, Acoustic Alarms and Fully Integrated Control Panel

Electrolux ICON Professional E30WD75GPS -- 30" Warming Drawer with 1.6 cu. ft. Capacity, Humidity Control, Smooth-Glide Full-Extension Drawer and Stainless Steel Interior

For more information on these, and other beautiful new kitchen appliances, please visit AJ Madison at www.ajmadison.com.

THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN SERIES #2: INES LOMBARDI OF OSBORNE CABINETS & MILLWORK IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

Check out this amazing kitchen by Ines Lombardi of Osborne Cabinets & Millwork in Houston, Texas. Ms. Lombardi won a regional award in the Sub-Zero/Wolf design competition for her spectacular work.

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Notice the subtle color painted inside the cabinetry, which really highlight the serving pieces and glassware on display.

What we love about this kitchen:

• The creamy white cabinetry, high ceiling and wooden beams, which add warmth to the room
• The copper pendant lighting above the kitchen island, which complements the cookware prominently displayed against the tiled wall
• The great wall space around the cooking area -- the entire wall is tiled and Ms. Lombardi chose not to install upper cabinets in this section of the room
• The mix of countertop materials: stainless steel, marble, and even dark wooden countertops
• The kitchen island with its beautiful slab of polished marble and rich, dark wood
• The separate stainless steel refrigerator and freezer units by Sub-Zero Appliances
• The entire wall of glass front cabinetry -- the contrast of the exterior cabinetry and the painted interior -- a lovely sea-green, which really draws the eye to the serving pieces on display
• The slate floors -- a very practical alternative to hardwood, which can scratch all too easily
• The stainless steel range hood against the tiled wall

$2500 Off On Your Sub-Zero and Wolf Dream Kitchen. Ends 9/31/11

Another view of this stunning kitchen.  Notice the cabinetry panels on the kitchen island.

Visit Osborne Cabinets & Millwork to see more of this company's exceptional portfolio.


For more information:
Osborne Cabinets & Millwork, Inc.
Houston Design Center
7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 293
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 802-0092

$2500 Off On Your Sub-Zero and Wolf Dream Kitchen. Ends 9/31/11

SHINGLE STYLE MASTER RENOVATION BY OLIVER COPE ARCHITECT & MAYFAIR CONSTRUCTION

This addition / renovation by Oliver Cope Architect and Mayfair Construction is truly exceptional.  The architect and builder transformed the house from a generic, though lovely, colonial into this exceptional shingle-style home.


Check out a photo of the house in its original state.  While it was a lovely white colonial, it was a bit bland.

But after Oliver Cope and Mayfair Construction completed the project, the architecture is exceptional.

The "new" home feels like it's been there forever; it seems like it has a history, as if it existed on that site for perhaps a hundred years in its current state.

The different shapes and rooflines add interest to the home.  The design also make the structure feel more intimate, which is not easy to accomplish with a house this size.

The rear exterior: The covered porches face the water.  The back of the home is just as beautiful and interesting as the facade.

A gorgeous kitchen, with painted white cabinetry, marble countertops and wide-plank hardwood floors.  Notice the curve of the woodwork on the island, the shape sort of mimics the arches.  And that sweet dog looks awfully happy in this gorgeous house!

I like this a lot -- it's a breakfast / keeping room, overlooking the water.  Again, we see the arches repeated, this time in the built-in cabinetry that surrounds the fireplace.

And here we have two photos of the library.  Of course the woodwork is fabulous, but my favorite aspect is the shape of the room and the ceiling, which adds a sense of drama.  The architect or architectural team responsible for the project created an elegant home with a sense of history, and the talented craftsmen at Mayfair Construction, who carried out Oliver Cope's vision, certainly deserve kudos, as well.

For more information, please visit:

• Oliver Cope Architect 
• Mayfair Construction