When a house was built in the 1950s, and the kitchen last updated in the 70s, there are sure to be some awkward walls that make for an awkward layout. Overall, the space was divided into different sections, making for a cramped and inconvenient kitchen. As you can probably tell, our biggest goal for the space was to open it up to make it user friendly and design with elements making it aesthetically pleasing, all while keeping the character of the 50s style home.

As a result, we designed a kitchen that became light, bright (the existing window was a vital element to keep), and overall, very beautiful. In addition to the kitchen, many other spaces got a new life, such as the master bath and the library. The master bath kept a classic style but we brought it into the 21^st century with completely new finishes and overall aesthetics. The library, possibly the most unique space in the home, utilized a fresh green color to become a space you’d never want to leave! To learn more about this First Friday Feature and it’s cabinetry and other finishes of the spaces, read more below!

Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen perimeter features Elmwood Full Access all wood cabinetry with the perimeter in Coventry 3″ Rail 3/8″ Panel door style, Paint Grade cabinets, and a finish of Dove White Matte paint. The island is a Malpensa 3″ Rail Raised Panel door style, Maplewood, and a finish of Dove White Matte paint.

Kitchen Countertop

The 3cm countertops on the perimeter are a 2 cm Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo, with the island in a 1-1/2” Teak Butcher Block.

Kitchen Backsplash

The main backsplash tile is a Renaissance Tile, 6×6 Mercer Bead Board, White finish, in straight lay. Above the range we have Renaissance Tile, PTMT-66XE 6×6, in a custom color. The border is a Renaissance tile PTDC-VDot rail.

Kitchen Fixtures and Fittings

From Blanco, we have 30” Cerana Fireclay apron front single bowl sink in White. From Newport Brass, a Chesterfield Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray 943 15S in Satin Nickel, Chesterfield Pot Filler- wall mount 9482 15S in Satin Nickel, and a Chesterfield Hot & Cold Water Dispenser 108 15S in Satin Nickel.

Master Bath Cabinets

The cabinets feature Elmwood Full Access All Wood, Chamberlain door style, Paint Grade cabinets, with a finish of Dove White matte paint.

Master Bath Countertop

The 3cm countertops are a Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo.

Master Bath Tile

The bath and vanity area floor features Arizona Tile Manhattan Marble 12-1/4″x12-1/4″ Polished Cordoba Pattern mesh in a straight lay. The walls feature Arizona Tile Manhattan Marble 12×12 Polished tile cut to 6 x12 tile in a brick lay pattern, and a Arizona Tile Manhattan Marble 2×12 ogee molding as chair rail.

Master Bath Fixtures and Fittings

From Kohler, Iron Plains Dual-mount bath sinks K-5400-0 in White. From Newport brass, Jacobean Widespread Lavatory Faucets 2470 15S in Satin Nickel, Jacobean Exposed Tub & Hand Shower Set – Wall Mount 2400-4283 15S in Satin Nickel, Fairfield Floor Riser Kit for Exposed Tub & Hand Shower Set 3-196 in Satin Nickel, Fairfield Stabilizer 2-734 15S- Satin Nickel; 3/4″ Shut off valves for 3-196 and 3-226 (1 pair) 3-192 15S in Satin Nickel, and Brass Tank Lever/Faucet Handle 2-645 15S in Satin Nickel. From Victoria and Albert, a Shropshire Tub with Brushed nickel feet SHR-N-SW and Brushed Nickel Drain STD-UNIBN. Lastly, from TOTO, Eco Promenade® Two-Piece Toilet, 1.28 GPF, Elongated Bowl CST424EFG#01 in Cotton, and a SoftClose® Toilet Seat – Elongated SS114#01 in Cotton

Library Cabinetry

All built-in bookshelves are locally made and finished.

Laundry Cabinets

The cabinets feature Elmwood Full Access All Wood, Chamberlain Rail Providence door style, Paint Grade cabinets, with a finish of Dove White matte paint.

Laundry Countertop

The 3cm countertops are Caesarstone Red Shimmer.