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HOME & GARDEN
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Liz Walton’s design divided the space into informal
work zones: food preparation, cooking, eating, cleaning
and entertaining. She analyzed the way the owners live to facilitate flow between spaces.
beverage center at the end of the island that opens into the walkway of the family room and away from the kitchen prep and cooking area, so guests can help themselves during gatherings and not interfere with meal preparation,” she says.
The designer also guided the Yeagers toward durable surfaces that can withstand the wear and tear of kids and the couple’s busy life in the family business, Yeagers Farm
and Market. They opted for hardworking, attractive quartz countertops that look like natural soapstone and granite. Vinyl cork- backed waterproof and scratch-proof plank flooring was laid throughout the home.
An oversized island with seating for five was designed to accommodate a large family. It also provides extra counter space for craft projects and assembling essential oil kits. “John and I thought we wanted a tiered counter, but we didn’t realize the impact that would have on my cooking space,” Kelli says. “Liz helped us to determine that our island should be one large flat surface.”
ADVICE FROM A PRO
An important part of the equation was deciding what to splurge on. “It makes sense to spend more money on timeless showpieces like the big Currey & Company light fixtures over the island and the Shaws farmhouse sink,” Walton says.
The designer also encouraged the Yeagers
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