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Inspiration for an asian galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback and granite benchtops.
Mark Brand Architecture
Mark Brand Architecture
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Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley-Kitchen

Asian Kitchen, San Francisco

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner’s passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.
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Lisa Frederick added this to 8 Key Ingredients of an Asian-Style Kitchen21 January 2015

4. Minimalist designAsian interiors are about simplicity, and that includes the kitchen. An Asian-style kitchen should...

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Atheana Tomsello added this to Kitchens31 January 2024

The long cabinet handles