Hello, and welcome to my own little photo shoot of the OH’s kitchen in Sharon, Connecticut.
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There was a professional photographer there with all of the proper photographer paraphernalia like lights and a tripod. It wasn’t just me with my hand-held Canon (SX100IS, which I love). Randy O’Rourke is the photographer that Kent Kitchen Works has loved working with since before we officially became Kent Kitchen Works. He does amazing work! See his website here.
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Two weekends ago the OH’s opened their home for a kitchen tour and took advantage of having a fully styled space to host a Barbecue Chicken Pizza dinner. All of the people involved in renovating their century old home were invited. They sipped wine and made pizza and a good time was had by all.
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This farmhouse is not only home to the OH’s and their two boys, but a few sheep, a donkey, and a few thousand bees, as well. Mr. OH is an artist and did the three bee-themed pieces you see in the photo above, as well as others throughout the home. Seeing his work was an unexpected perk that morning – I really enjoy it!
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Mrs. OH sheers, cleans, cards, spins, and dyes her own yarn. She’s also a world traveler, educator, and makes a mean marinara, from what I understand.
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The one thing Trish came back to work raving about was the range. It’s a 36″ 6-burner gas BlueStar. Simmering marinara and baking pizzas gave her a nice little introduction and it was love at first sight with the BlueStar brand of professional style ranges.
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Usually plumbing is what gets her engines running hot, but not anymore! She even likes the 21″ high shelf along the back (!!).
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A quintessentially New England landscape stretches on to the horizon from the back door. Mrs. OH loves that view and had the breakfast nook set into two walls of windows. What a fabulously open, airy space to work in everyday, isn’t it?
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French doors open into the nook from a screened in porch. A trestle table recently replaced their existing one, and custom cushions along the banquette make this one inviting place to sit and visit for hours.
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The light fixture was handmade by a company in Brooklyn with glass shades from Merano, Italy.
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And because I’m nosy, and I LOVE old homes, I had to show you their main staircase. Paneling like this is unbelievably beautiful to me. The architectural detail, chiaroscuro, and feeling of refinement take my breath away. One day I’ll have my own wall of wainscot paneling just like this, and I’ll paint it white and be the happiest little girl.
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Details of the kitchen:
- Cabinetry by Quality Custom Cabinetry in Lancaster, PA
- Someone guessed right – the faucet is a Franke in the Old World Bronze finish. I agree with them, too, it’s a gorgeous finish!
- Kitchenaide Refrigerator
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Sharp Undercounter Microwave
- Trestle Table is from Hunt Country Furniture
- Pendants are from Rejuvination
- Countertop on sink wall and island is Caesarstone, Baking Cabinet is honed Danby Imperial
- Patrick Mulberry is the Architect; Cornwall Bridge, CT
- Trish Namm is the Kitchen Designer; Kent, CT
- Denis Langlois is the Builder; Kent, CT
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