Homeowners’ request: Replace and update worn 15-year-old finishes and materials.
Wood Cabinets
Wood cabinets: “This client is from Ireland and was drawn to a white European oak,” designer Susan Wintersteen says. “They liked the clean, light feel of the wood grain. A drywall hood gives some contrast and doesn’t compete with the wood tones or overwhelm the space with too much texture.”The designers collaborated with their clients through Houzz ideabooks and used Houzz Pro software for purchase orders and billing.
Special Features
Other special features: Taj Mahal quartzite slab backsplash and perimeter countertop. “Doing a full-height backsplash allowed this stone to be the star of the show, especially contrasted with the honed black granite countertop on the island,” Wintersteen says.
Designer Tip
Designer tip: “We took the original pie-shaped island and reoriented the space to a far more modern and updated L configuration,” Wintersteen says. “By playing with tone and texture, we were able to balance out the elements of wood and stone and keep it minimalist but elegant and stately.”
