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