Lisa went with a Basis kitchen from Reform since it was more cost-effective than a custom one. To create the feeling of entering the kitchen within an open plan living area, Space4Architecture placed the cabinets in an “L” shape. “You are walking into the kitchen rather than passing through the kitchen,” Vici says. The LED Dipping pendant light is from Marset and the red ceramic vase is by Melissa Dadourian. Photo 5 of 13 in Budget Breakdown: She Turned a Long Island Cottage Into a Creative Retreat for $418K

Budget Breakdown: She Turned a Long Island Cottage Into a Creative Retreat for $418K

5 of 13

Lisa went with a Basis kitchen from Reform since it was more cost-effective than a custom one. To create the feeling of entering the kitchen within an open plan living area, Space4Architecture placed the cabinets in an "L" shape. "You are walking into the kitchen rather than passing through the kitchen," Vici says. The LED Dipping pendant light is from Marset and the red ceramic vase is by Melissa Dadourian.