Jacob Termansen Photography
The floor and cabinetry are pecan—a local wood and Texas' stat…
The luxury of airiness and light trumped the luxury of stuff in this kitchen, with stunning results. In designing his own kitchen, David Webber banished wall and base cabinets, opting instead for two rows of undercounter drawers that run around the edges of the room and across the floating peninsula. Not only does the design eliminate the need to reach up and bend down for supplies, but it also allows for countertop-to-ceiling windows that bring in backyard views. Appliances, dry goods, and bulky items are stowed in floor-to-ceiling cabinets that “bookend” the marble countertops.
“It’s sad when you walk into the kitchen of a beautiful house and see a row of base cabinets 3 feet high,” Webber says. “We wanted to not have a lot of stuff in here. We entertain a lot, so we wanted the space to be open, and the light is unbelievable.” The floor and cabinetry are pecan—a local wood and Texas’ state tree. “Pecan has a wild character, but we used it in a modern, minimalist way,” he explains.
The room’s originality wowed the judges. “It’s one large circulation space, and you can see under the island; it’s very light,” said one.
Entrant/Architect/Interior designer:Webber + Studio, Austin, Texas
Builder: W + Inc., Austin
Project size: 225 square feet
Construction cost: $315 per square foot
Photographer: Jacob Termansen Photography
