Project Description
A 1950’s beach house received a dramatic renovation. While the original floor plan comprised a generous living and dining space, the kitchen had been completely cut off from the rest of the home. We removed several walls, opening the kitchen to the living, dining and bar areas, creating an expansive Great Room with cheerful sunlight and ample space for large family gatherings. White cabinets and ceilings brighten the space considerably, as an island with seating for 4 takes the place of a dated peninsula. The owner, a skilled craftsman, had laid the brick floors piece by piece years ago and wanted to retain his handiwork as part of the new remodel. To incorporate his wishes, we installed a new brick floor in the kitchen to match the existing brick throughout the house. The soft ocean greens, used as accents on the island, backsplash and hood create a beach vibe. As we moved the sink to the island, we covered a not-very- useful sink window to create an appliance wall where a 36″ Wolf CookTop, a pair of wall ovens and a new Sub-Zero fridge are conveniently situated. In the bar, a wine fridge was installed to keep beverages and soft drinks. To retain just a smidge of separation from the formal dining room, a peninsula was installed to separate the two rooms, providing extra work space while allowing a continuous, free flow throughout the rooms.
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