let's talk about the ardsley residence. what were the homeowners looking for? The home is an English Tudor, designed by Benjamin Marshall who did Chicago's Drake Hotel. It's built like a fortress - each floor is solid concrete. The clients originally had a really modern kitchen done by the previous owners that made no sense with the home, which is very traditional with lots of history. It was built in the early 1900s. Working with Stephanie McKean at Nora C. Marra Interiors, We kept the sink where it was and created a range wall. They wanted the kitchen to respond to what the home was: traditional and timeless. All the hardware is custom-designed for the house. We also opened up the dining room and made a table. tell me about how you selected the tile for this installation? Our Ann Sacks rep in Chicago has known me since I was 23, and I'm almost 32 now. We're working on so many projects at once that when I establish these relationships with someone like her, I lean on them a lot. She knows what we like, so if I can't make it down to the mart, I'll send drawings and ask for options. We look at the MADE Shapes tile all the time, and we use it often for kitchens because you can do so many colors and sizes. Plus, the Swiss Cross is a little more unique than 3-by-6 subway tile. But even if you use subway tile, Ann Sacks offers so many finishes, you can still make it look unique.
right: MADE Shapes Swiss Cross in 200 Bright White Matte. design: Edward Deegan Architects and Nora C. Marra Interiors. photography: Stoffer Photography Interiors.
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