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Having lived for about 15 years in the home they built, a professional couple in Lincoln Park, NJ was ready for a dramatic change, so interior designer Anna Maria Mannarino took the reins in transforming the 490-square-foot space from a traditional kitchen into a show-stopping experience.

“I’ve worked with this couple for several years, so I’m very in tune with their likes and dislikes,” shares Mannarino. “They’ve always stressed the importance of the kitchen, so I had a good idea of what the functionality for this kitchen should be.”

While style played a large role in the redesign, the kitchen needed to serve as both a practical day-to-day space, where everything from appliances to surfaces would be utilized, and as a grand entertaining space, with ample room for caterers and guests.

The clients’ primary requests included the use of precious stone. To satisfy their wish, the designer used agate in the island counter and backsplash material. Porcelain floors, custom cabinetry, dramatic lighting and a powerful suite of appliances perfectly complement its dramatic use of agate, providing both luxury and livability.

It’s no surprise that the precious stone, backlit in both areas for added effect, has proven to be the client’s favorite feature in their modern magnum opus.

The redesign now allows for greater flow, an increase in storage and ample workspace, not to mention a jewel-box environment to wow any guest. Mannarino notes the homeowners now entertain regularly, including hosting major events in their glamorous, yet functional new space.

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