One year we had an open house and the kitchen was the place where guests naturally gathered. I had trouble getting into the oven and guests felt like they were in the way. And as close as I was I didn't feel like I was part of the group. With the help of Wisconsin Kitchen Mart, the Lally's now have a kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. Since all of the woodwork in the house is painted, the Lallys decided on maple kitchen cabinets with a pearl finish.
Granite is used throughout the kitchen as a unifying theme.
The countertops are mountain green and black granite with the solid surface stone also used behind the stove. The backsplash consists of diamond-shaped granite pieces combined with tumbled marble. Prior to remodeling, the Lallys put hardwood floors in the kitchen. The floors stayed and are stained slightly darker than the cabinet pearl finish. The only appliance not replaced was a recently purchased dishwasher.