kitchen

The kitchen is a balance of woods and stone, with marble on the large island and Naica quartzite in a leathered finish on the perimeter counters and backsplash. The stove hood is a custom plaster finish: “I was constantly looking for ways to add softness,” says interior designer Holly Waterfield.

Wood continues to set the tone inside. White oak flooring and tiling together came to $80K, while the custom interior millwork cost $30K.

In the kitchen, affordable IKEA cabinetry is elevated through the use of Carrara marble benchtops.

A look back towards the stairwell and entry. The wood ceiling adds warmth to the black and white scheme.

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a modern, new look.

In the kitchen, pops of orange and blue break up an otherwise black-and-white palette. The bursts of color are a nod to the hues in the stained glass in the refurbished front door.

The kitchen island and attached table are a custom design in a natural stone called Elba Blue Marble.

The home takes the form of two volumes that slide past each other. The front door leads directly to the center of the home, which connects to the both the entrance courtyard and the rear pool area, dissolving the boundaries between interior and exterior space.

The kitchen is bathed with natural light thanks to a skylight above, and the kitchen island rests on blocks of coarse, pitted travertine.

The architects set up a cozy reading nook off the kitchen, with furnishings picked by Santos. Positioned as it is beside the big windows, the spot benefits from the views outside, and enables family members to chat easily while cooking.

Kitchen detail

Kitchen & Meals area