This is one of our favorite conversions. A high ceiling barn in Villanova transformed into an understated and stately, light filled home. I love the tasteful choices and the elegant but not too formal furnishings for this barn renovation.
The kitchen and butler’s pantry cabinets chosen for this barn renovation are Fabuwood Galaxy Frost. The countertops are soapstone. The mudroom cabinetry is Fabuwood Galaxy Cobblestone and the mudroom countertops are butcherblock.
Our avid blog readers might notice a cooktop and hood in front of a window. They would know that we will often warn against this. In this barn renovation both are okay for two reasons. First, the stone exterior wall is 12 inches thick so the window is farther away from the cooktop. Secondly, the window is also 12 inches up from the level of the cooktop adding to that distance.
For those not “in the know” – the danger of putting a cooktop in front of a window is that a gust of wind from an open window could blow out the flames on the cooktop burners. This could allow gas to dangerously fill the room. Or curtains could be placed on the windows creating a fire hazard. Finally, the heat from the burners could break the seal on the insulated glass in the windows. Thankfully the combined distance between the cooktop and window makes the renovation safe. As long as the window over the range is fixed and does not open as seen here.
Hoping to help you make your home a place that makes you just a little bit happier each day . . . and of course. . .
Bon Appetit!
Paul, Julie, Chris, Jeremy, Juliet and Mark
Main Line Kitchen Design
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