7452 Kitchen

In a small space with two cats, litter box solutions were top of mind. Hanna and Sims created an unobtrusive understair solution for Gus and Baloo.

Custom MDF cabinetry was built by local cabinetmakers InGrain Custom Millwork and painted a soft gray shade.

Thanks to updated appliances, a new backsplash, and a fresh coat of paint, the updated kitchen is decidedly cool and collected.

"Anthony and Sherry love to entertain, so they wanted something that felt a little more austere from the street and then became warm and cozy on the interio,” says architect Eric Hughes.

The renovated kitchen is open, airy, and connected to the rest of the main level. Plum Projects used Bedrosians Magnifica Luxe polished white porcelain for the island, countertops, and backsplash. The black upper cabinets are made from Richlite: a durable, sustainable material made from recycled paper.

Just because your kitchen is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as efficient and effective as possible.

This kitchen in Austin, Texas, was designed by Royce Flournoy and expertly combines black, Shaker-style cabinets, white subway tiles, Carrera marble countertops, and wooden floors to create a balance between rustic warmth and industrial simplicity.

No-fuss, sturdy materials, like Kahrs oak chevron floors that camouflage dirt and easy-care black metal siding, free up time for family. “The more durable the material, the less work to maintain it,” says Susie. Also in the kitchen is a quartz countertop by Daltile and faucet from Kohler. The windows are by Milgard.

In the living room and kitchen, soft-but-tough Expanko cork flooring provides comfort and stands up to dings and scuffs. While the kitchen was designed primarily with Surendra and a caregiver’s needs in mind, it also accommodates the five-foot-radius of a wheelchair.

Eliminating the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room was a challenge, forcing Dupont Blouin to reconsider mechanical and electrical logistics.

Mural on upper cabinetry

The light-filled kitchen features professional-grade, stainless-steel appliances.

Before the renovation, the home featured tiny windows that offered glimpses of the landscape. Moore replaced these with expansive windows and skylights. In the kitchen, Moore opted for the Ultimate Awning Narrow Frame and Ultimate Casement Narrow Frame Picture windows by Marvin to add a modern edge to the traditional architecture.

The interior wall clad in rammed-earth panels also acts as a radiant heat source during the evening, which is welcomed in this cool, windy Carmel microclimate.

Glass walls wrap the home's western, ocean-facing side, with large glass pieces framed in the same black steel as the adjacent rammed-earth wall panels.

A full-length bench extends beneath a wall of windows in the dining area, with a wet bar tucked into the corner. Custom wallpaper was used on the back wall of the bar.

aesarstone counters in the kitchen, which best highlights the homes mix of light and wood. White conversion varnish was used on the sink side of the island for durability, with wood on the side of entertainment.

Though the other buildings in the neighborhood are more traditional, “the neighborhood has latched onto this home,” says Lim. “It’s been a really pleasant surprise.”