From the Design Studio: Gulfstream

Gulfstream, the American company providing the world's most iconic business jet aircraft since 1958, is also the name we gave our feature-rich, earthen-hued kitchen at the heart of our showroom. The stunning fumed eucalyptus that wraps this room's cabinetry is the exact veneer Gulfstream Aerospace specifies for its jet interiors. In fact, we requested not just the same veneer, but actual stock from the manufacturer's exclusive Gulfstream inventory.

We're committed to sourcing the most exotic and beautiful woods from around the world for our clients' homes.

Eucalyptus is dense and strong, tough and durable, easy to maintain and has antifungal and antimicrobial properties. The plant's sustainability resides in its fast growth: 6 to 10 feet a year as comapred to a walnut gree, which gains just 1 to 2 feed annually. Our fumed eucalyptus, important from Italy, has a "5 sheen" out of 100. Polyester fills in the natural grooves in the wood, resulting in the silky feel that we love.

Appearing with cabinets dressed in eucalyptus veneer are the island's base in baked-on aubergine enamel and the rangetop's surrounding cabinets and hood crafted of brushed stainless steel. Other materials and finishes, as well as lighting, round out Gulfstream's visual presentation. All of which convinced us to make this the first kitchen visitors encounter when they enter our new showroom.

We designed Gulfstream to present an abundance of ideas and opportunities to inspire, compare, and express your dream kitchen design options. Get all the details on this kitchen in our From the Design Studio magazine.