Solk used specialty materials and products judiciously in the house. Since the family likes to cook, the kitchen became a focal point. The backsplash tile is from Heath Ceramics, the appliances are Fisher & Paykel, and the custom millwork is maple, a wood Solk likes for its affordability and how it feels more casual than oak or walnut. “This is a weekend house, it’s on the water, kids are running in and out all the time,” Solk says. “It should feel at ease.” Photo 5 of 14 in Budget Breakdown: A Family’s Vibey New York Vacation Home Gets a Gut Reno for $1.2M

Budget Breakdown: A Family’s Vibey New York Vacation Home Gets a Gut Reno for $1.2M

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Solk used specialty materials and products judiciously in the house. Since the family likes to cook, the kitchen became a focal point. The backsplash tile is from Heath Ceramics, the appliances are Fisher & Paykel, and the custom millwork is maple, a wood Solk likes for its affordability and how it feels more casual than oak or walnut. "This is a weekend house, it’s on the water, kids are running in and out all the time," Solk says. "It should feel at ease."