In addition to fine cabinets, St. Clair Kitchen & Home is proud to be a dealer of La Cornue French ranges and CaesarStone engineered quartz countertops.
 La
Cornue
Founded in 1908 and headquartered outside of Paris, La Cornue crafts the ultimate in French ranges, made of the finest cast iron, stainless steel and porcelain enamel. The CornuFé range, the newest range in the La Cornue family, maintains the styling of the custom Château line at less than half the price.
Available in gloss black, antique white, forest green, Provence blue or stainless steel, the CornuFé can be trimmed in either solid satin chrome or satin chrome with polished brass accents. Features include: a 17,500 Btu central burner, French side-swing doors, a gas cooktop and two electric convection ovens, one of which features seven cooking modes. La
Cornue is now available in gloss burgundy and they now offer copper
trim, available in 43" or 36".
 Custom designed hoods made to match our La Cornue ranges, and an
unlimited range of other custom hood options in various metals are also
available. The range hood pictured is designed to compliment the ivory
CornuFé It is a fine example of the detail which goes into our hoods. We
are actively working on new designs to match other popular ranges,
including the Lacanche line of French ranges.
 We
offer architectural and portable lighting for every application,
including task, table and floor lamps, wall and ceiling fixtures, and
outdoor lighting.
This island fixture is displayed in our showroom. It is shown in antique
brass and is also available in antique nickel.
The growing variety of material options is making countertops a new focal point in the kitchen. The experts at St. Clair Kitchen & Home will guide you through selecting the best choice for your needs, tastes and budget.
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 CaesarStone
Endless colors and the ability to coordinate easily with granite and
other surfaces is the major advantage of using engineered stone.
CaesarStone is the premier brand in this group, their patented process
gives the natural look of stone without the maintenance. CaesarStone is
93% crushed quartz, one of nature's hardest minerals. The quartz is
combined with high-quality polymer resins and pigments and then
compacted under intense vibration, vacuum, and pressure into dense,
nonporous slabs. The slabs are post cured, gauged to precise thickness,
and polished or honed to perfection. CaesarStone will resist heat,
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 Granite
Long ago the go to countertop material, granite is beautiful,
and extremely durable. Most granites have a very obvious grain
pattern, or movement, as it is called in the industry. We are
careful to select large enough slabs to cover islands as seams
will be very obvious. Take care when choosing a strong granite,
using it on too many separate areas can be more a statement of
mediocrity than cohesiveness. Here is where our design expertise
becomes invaluable. We can help you select from the many
countertop materials which will coordinate with your choice of
granite. Granite was once only available with a polished
surface, now there are many options such as honed, river washed
and flamed. Granite should be sealed one or twice annually.
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 Wood
Wood is a very warm aesthetic which blends with many design
elements. It is the most popular countertop in many European
countries. Wood is perfect on an island, bar area or desk. We
also manufacture coordinating table tops, bench tops and
furniture legs. Our wood tops are sealed with twelve coats of
marine varnish which make them maintenance free except for an
occasional application of furniture cream. Numerous edge details
are available and a variety of wood species including walnut,
cherry, mahogany, quarter-sawn oak, and teak. Spills will bead
and clean up easily. In case of damage, they can be continually
renewed to their original finish.
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 Lava
Oh, the luxury of lava. No top gives the luxe, yet
natural, and beautifully textured look as lava does. The surface
is lightly textured with a crackled finish. Lava comes
in a wide range of colors and is available in custom colors as
well. The properties of lava are
amazing. No staining, no porosity, completely heat resistant. It
is also an antibacterial surface. The surface is coated with an
enamel glaze that is kiln fired. Lava has all the properties one
would wish for in a countertop! Alas, it is quite pricey and
needs to be delivered from France. Be assured, no one on your
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 Marble/Limestone
Smooth and cool to the touch, marble is a favorite surface for
bakers. Marble comes in a variety of whites with gray and
sometimes green and gold veining. Unmatched for it's dramatic
look in a mostly white color scheme it requires, like most
objects of great beauty, a lot of maintenance. Marble is also
available in a wide range of colors, including beige, brown,
coral, green and black. The same maintenance applies to
limestone which ranges from beiges to warm yellows and browns to
grays.
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 Soapstone
This quarried stone is softer than most other naturally
occurring minerals. This has no bearing on it's durability
however, since soapstone is much more dense than marble,
limestone and even granite. Soapstone is impenetrable and will
not stain. This is why soapstone is widely used for chemistry
lab countertops and acid rooms.
You can choose to oil your countertops for maintenance which
will conceal the daily white scratches that will naturally
occur. This will cause the countertops to darken over time, from
green to almost black. Another option is to seal the countertops
periodically. Soapstone is a classic look which was popular in
homes during the 1920s.
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 Pewter
Pewter countertops have been used in French brasseries and cafes
for centuries. Our pewter countertops are handcrafted in
Normandy, France and can be customized with eight different
edges. Made of 90 percent tin, 10 percent antimony and no lead
material, the surface is completely safe for food preparation
and resistant to chemicals. This makes them appropriate in any
setting. Pewter countertops will acquire a natural patina over
time and are a perfect foil for darker woods. Care is minimal,
soap and water will maintain this once in a lifetime investment.
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 Stainless Steel
For a commercial look that requires minimal maintenance, try
stainless steel. Antibacterial, heat resistant, non porous, with
a beautiful, gleaming quality to its surface makes stainless a
very versatile material. Also available as a backsplash with the
option of patterns such as quilted or sunburst, stainless gives
a more casual, fun look to your new kitchen. We can also provide
custom stainless doors, panels and toeboards. The contemporary
look of stainless steel has staying power. It has moved beyond
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 Corian
Solid surface materials such as Corian are the durable, feel
like butter to the touch, and have a substantial look and feel.
What could be more beautiful than the 25 shades of the new Terra
Collection? How about the fact that it’s made with recycled
content? The Terra Collection has been certified by Scientific
Certification Systems to contain 6% preconsumer recycled
content, including seven colors that contain 13%. Virtually
anything you can imagine in terms of countertop design and color
can be accommodated by solid surfacing. Nicks, cuts, stains or
scratches will not damage the surface as they are easily
eliminated with an abrasive pad. Metal rods create an integrated
trivet for placing hot pots on the surface. Corian is once again
the cutting edge counter material it once was.
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 Concrete
Concrete is an extraordinary material that is practical yet has
endless possibilities for creative expression.
You can embed it with meaningful objects or elements which
relate to your overall concept.
Concrete can be formed into any shape and comes in every
possible color. It's great in contemporary applications but can
also be texturized, painted and edged to look more traditional.
As with marble and granite we do not recommend cutting directly
on the concrete surface, as it could result in scratches and
gouges in the finish of your countertop. Hairline cracks can
develop, but these are not structural failures, rather they are
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