TRADITIONAL COASTAL KITCHEN

This 1970’s colonial had served the family well in the raising of their three children. Now empty nesters, our clients desired an updated and yet truly traditional kitchen, and the addition of a three-season room for entertaining. What resulted is spectacularly cozy sun room with all the comforts of home in the beauty of the outdoors. The kitchenis subtly regal, with nods to antiques and a warmth that belies its owners.

A traditional kitchen with white shaker cabinets, marble-look quartz countertops and a soft blue subway tile backsplash from Sonoma Tilemakers

Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting Merchant Lanternover the island and a custom hood add charm. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A welcoming kitchen with white shaker cabinets and a soft blue tile backsplash from Sonoma Tilemakers. A custom hood and vintage rug add charm. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

Traditional breakfast nook with custom Robert Allen curtains, Mykonos chandelier by Circa Lighting and vintage chinoiserie vases. A custom table and rattan chairs provide ample seating.

Vintage chinoiserie vases, Danish mid-century candle sticks and a custom cutting board come together as accessories in this traditional breakfast nook. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A traditional costal kitchen with white shaker cabinets, marble-look quartz countertops and a soft blue subway tile backsplash from Sonoma Tilemakers. Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting Merchant.

A custom panel refrigerator in a traditional white kitchen. White shaker cabinets including a secret door conceals a television above the refrigerator. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

A custom panel refrigerator in a traditional white kitchen. White shaker cabinets including a secret door flips up to reveal a television above the refrigerator. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

TRADITIONAL COASTAL KITCHEN

Project

In this home, we were asked to take a 20 year old kitchen and update it for modern entertaining and living. Re-working the layout and updating the finishes and functional elements allowed for better flow and storage solutions. New custom window treatments add a layer of polish to the updated space. Along the way, we also revamped the powder room with a beautiful wallpaper and freshened the first floor with new paint and lighting.

Inspiration

At our first meeting we were smitten with the client's collection of vintage chinoiserie vases. The palette emerged from there as classic blue and white, but softened up a bit so it could still appeal to potential future buyers down the road.

Client

Empty nesters looking to refresh their long-time home, this lovely duo was looking for an updated kitchen where they could entertain family and friends. They also wanted to keep an eye towards near-future resale considerations.

For before pictures and a peek at the process of renovating this kitchen, see our journal post.

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