Harmonious Luxury Kitchen in Southampton

When kitchen design and luxury cabinetry company Bakes & Kropp was enlisted to renovate a 900-square-foot kitchen and dining room in a Southampton home after flood damage, they sought to incorporate the client’s existing appliances with all new cabinetry in the company’s signature style. Inspired by previous kitchens designed by Bakes & Kropp, the client requested several hallmarks of the brand’s aesthetic. Through a white color scheme with warm wood accents, wrapped countertops, and an icebox-inspired integrated refrigerator, Bakes & Kropp created a classic Hamptons kitchen marked by subtly blended materials.

To create a designated space for congregating and casual dining, the design team incorporated a combination countertop with walnut and marble. The walnut portion is configured in an L shape and features walnut legs, creating the illusion of a wooden table. The contrast between the cool stone countertop and the warmth of the walnut reflects one of Bakes & Kropp’s key design tenets – balance. The same balance achieved through complementary materials is carried throughout the space, from the walnut refrigerator doors, cabinets, and drawers placed amidst the otherwise all-white cabinetry, to the custom walnut range hood positioned against the captivating marble slab backsplash.

Chrome accents abound on the lighting, hardware, fittings, range hood, and bar stools. These chrome details combined with the stainless steel appliances from Wolf create an additional layer of visual interest in addition to the juxtaposition of walnut and white seen throughout. Like all Bakes & Kropp projects, the kitchen contains a multitude of intelligent storage solutions such as drawer inserts and pull-outs. The team included both a large porcelain apron-front sink along the perimeter and a smaller prep sink on the island for added convenience when preparing food or washing dishes. A small butler’s pantry adjacent to the kitchen features additional storage as well as an integrated wine fridge and a third sink for drink preparation.

The kitchen’s combination countertop, distinctive hardware, and blend of white and warm wood accents are emblematic of the brand identity that draws high-end homeowners to Bakes & Kropp’s design expertise and craftsmanship time and time again. With its expert fusion of materials and luxury elements, this harmonious Southampton kitchen perfectly merges function with the quintessential Bakes & Kropp style.