NES provided Premium Imported Calacatta Gold White Italian Marble for NKBA’s Third Place winner for its 2010 Design Competition – Small Kitchens Category. The award was presented to Covenant Kitchens & Bath, Inc. of Westbrook, Connecticut. The project had four essential components: first, the raised countertop situated above the barrier wall between the kitchen and dining room; second, the L-shaped countertop including the kitchen sink; third, the straight countertop including the stove; fourth, the pantry countertop. By using consecutively fabricated slabs, each of the four main pieces is uniform in both color and movement; the dark, rich veining is consistent across the four pieces. There is also a perfect balance between the white background and the stark veining. The slabs were also large enough that each of the four pieces was fabricated without any seaming whatsoever. Both the client and Covenant Kitchens opted for a simple edge detail and a half-inch rear rail border as design elements. The simple pencil edge preserves the rich, thick feel of the marble, allowing the beauty and movement of the material to be highlighted free and clear of a stark, gaudy edge profile. The rear rail border also provides a more ornate, yet simple transition to the subway tile backsplash.
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