“The homeowners were looking to refresh their kitchen and make the space more functional, livable and update the aesthetics,” designer Ellie Mroz says. “Because the couple loves to entertain, it was important to create a highly functional kitchen that worked both for luxe catered parties and also for quiet moments watching the morning news from the pop-up peninsula television with a coffee.”
White and Wood Details
White skinny Shaker-style cabinets.
White marble-clad island and countertops.
White Moroccan handmade zellige backsplash tile and range hood covering.
White oak shelves and matching wood flooring.
“The home, built in the 1990s, featured 6-inch-thick locally mined stone walls, and we wanted to highlight this organic feature while updating the surrounding spaces,” Mroz says. “The sleek, streamlined kitchen did just that. The thick white marble island and white oak shelves build upon the organic aesthetic in a modern way that complements instead of competes. The tile and hood backsplash adds just the right amount of shine but still looks organic due to its purposeful variations.”
Other Special Features
See-through walk-in pantry with custom steel-and-glass walls.
Coffee bar with a spigot built into the wall.
Remote-controlled hydraulic-powered system in the peninsula that raises and lowers a TV.
Designer Tip
“Once you have your inspiration and concept nailed, gather samples of all of your materials — stone, tile, cabinetry, hardware — and make sure it all plays well together before you commit to anything,” Mroz says. “The hard work and research will pay off with a cohesive aesthetic.”
