14 Off-the-Shelf Kitchen and Bath Ideas

Adding custom-style details is easier than you think, and it can be done on a budget.

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Norma Molina Lopez

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STAINLESS STEEL ISLAND
Private Residence, Sausalito, Calif.
Builder: Landmark Builders, Novato, Calif.
Architect: Mark English
Photographer: Claudio Santini Ample counter space, full-height cabinets, and lots of stainless steel make a wannabe chef feel like a pro. Though this custom kitchen has a one-off stainless steel sheet metal island and matching appliances, a similar look minus the custom price tag can be achieved using commercial kitchen furniture from a restaurant supply store—call around to find one that’s open to non-professionals. Some online retailers such as FoodServiceWarehouse.com or Mission Restaurant Supply deliver free nationwide.

About the Author

Amy Albert

Amy Albert is editor of Custom Home and a senior editor at Builder. She covers all aspects of design. Previously, she was kitchen design editor at Bon Appetit; before that, she was senior editor at Fine Cooking, where she shot, edited, and wrote stories on kitchen design. Amy studied art history with an emphasis on architecture and urban design at the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Los Angeles. Write her at [email protected], follow her on Twitter @CustomHomeMag and @amyatbuilder, or join her on Custom Home's Facebook page. 

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