106 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH/APRIL 2017 Modern Tampa Bay Homes used recessed lighting throughout this kitchen. Quality Marble built this oversized chef’s island using Dupont Zodiaq’s Calcutta Natura Quartz with a “waterfall edge to floor” appearance. Today, homeowners have an abundance of countertop choices with regards to design and materials. Imported marble has become a very popular selection for custom counters since it is available in a wide variety of colors and can be custom fit for any size. Solid granite, as well as cultured granite, which is a less expensive manufactured alternative, are other popular options. There is also the exotic Onyx Carrara Zodiac Quartz, which is extremely durable. This specialized quartz sparkles with an unusual depth and clarity to produce a 3-D effect due to its high content of crystal. Like marble, Zodiac Quartz offers superior strength, making it one of the more sought after components in today’s high-end countertops. Even recycled glass is being used to create elegant and sophisticated kitchen work surfaces. When building or remodeling kitchens, additional decisions need to be addressed with respect to flooring and lighting. Regardless of the your preferences, the flooring needs to be durable and stain resistant since most kitchens experience high traffic. As with our cabinets and countertops, kitchen flooring comes in an array of styles with options from exotic hardwood and marble to ceramic and laminate. In this day and age, our kitchens should be every bit as individual as the chefs that cook in them and the families that live in them. When designing your dream kitchen, keep your needs and wants in mind, as it will be you who spends the majority of time in your culinary oasis. 9 DUPONT ZODIAQ MODERN TAMPA BAY HOMES
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