Sweet Sky

The Sweet Sky kitchen remodel was honored with Global Kitchen Design Awards, receiving 1st Place in the USA and 2nd Place Worldwide in 2021, and winner in LUXE RED AWARDS 2022, showcasing its exceptional style and innovation. Its gray lacquer cabinets create a sleek, modern space. Bergamo Elm wraps the adjoining hallway walls adding a curated, sculptured look. The kitchen’s centerpiece is the floating island, mounted on a pedestal base to minimize visual weight.

special features

Floating central island
with pedestal base
Open shelving
for convenient access
Fully-integrated refrigerator
and freezer columns
Carbon glimmer handle strips
Coordinating wine and coffee bar

Materials

  • Carbon Gray matte satin lacquer cabinets
  • Bergamo Elm veneer cabinetry and paneling
  • Carbon Glimmer strip handle

Credits

© Jake Holt Photography

Gray Lacquer Cabinets & Wood Veneer Finishes

This kitchen remodel showcases sleek gray lacquer and wood veneer kitchen cabinetry and paneling. The combination creates a minimalist yet elegant design, accentuated by geometric tiles and glass accents. The Carbon Gray lacquer cabinetry works harmoniously with the Bergamo Elm veneer, offering a striking contrast while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

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Floating Island & Open Gray Kitchen Shelving

A floating island with a pedestal base and open shelving add style to the gray kitchen along with integrated storage solutions. The island's sleek design provides plenty of counter space, with the gray lacquer cabinets offering a smooth finish that's easy to keep clean. The floating island creates a sense of lightness, while maintaining its central role in the kitchen. In addition to its storage, it includes built-in features like a sink, dishwasher, and pull-out cabinetry drawers, making it simple and inviting for everyday use.

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Coordinating Wine and Coffee Bar

The kitchen’s coordinating wine and coffee bar extends the gray kitchen aesthetic. The bar area uses the same materials as the kitchen, ensuring a cohesive and elegant design. With ample storage and built-in shelving, the wine and coffee bar serves as a functional extension, perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger events. Its design accentuates the modern vibe of the entire space while maintaining a clean, uncluttered look.

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Client Vision
As avid cooks and hosts, the kitchen was a natural focal point for these homeowners. We worked together to design the kitchen to suit their new, custom-built home. The home’s double-height interior and open floor plan allowed for the kitchen, bar, dining, living, and patio to openly flow into each other, with each room distinctly retaining its own character. All spaces were designed to allow a free line of sight to the expansive view of Austin’s Hill Country beyond.
Gray Lacquer Cabinets

Gray lacquer cabinets featuring smoke gray elm wood veneer and carbon gray matte lacquer cabinetry add a high-gloss, sleek finish to the kitchen, creating a modern, sophisticated look.

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