Freeform Style
Photographer: Patrick Y. Wong/Ateller Wong Photography
This kitchen in Westlake Hills in Austin, Texas, had great views of the city and its lake but needed a design to step it up to its surroundings. The homeowners knew exactly what design criteria was needed, and designers Julia Dworschack and Steve Wauson were up to the challenge.
Pantries across the back wall hold everything at arms' reach. The prep area—adjacent to the storage spaces— includes a peninsula, prep sink, storage for related items, a trash compactor and recycle storage. The cooking space nearby features a four-burner gas range with griddle and grill, combination microwave/convection/conventional oven, warming drawer and additional storage. The front of the design serves as the serving and cleanup area, housing a serving bar, sink with purified water, dishwasher and plenty of counter space.
The style of the kitchen also melds with the Arts and Crafts style of the home. The mahogany balustrades and front doors complement the mahogany cabinets. The same travertine used on home's floors were repeated in the backsplashes, and a matching glaze finish from the living area's walls is duplicated on the kitchen's walls and ceiling. And the cook can look out across the living room to the entertainment center with a panoramic view of the Hill Country.
The style of the kitchen also melds with the Arts and Crafts style of the home. The mahogany balustrades and front doors complement the mahogany cabinets. The same travertine used on home's floors were repeated in the backsplashes, and a matching glaze finish from the living area's walls is duplicated on the kitchen's walls and ceiling. And the cook can look out across the living room to the entertainment center with a panoramic view of the Hill Country.
