Summer by the Sea
With its stone-faced walls, heavy exposed beams, and large farm table, this seasonal kitchen takes its cues from Provençal homesteads. Check out all five of our featured Boston Home Kitchens.
Photos by Bob O’Connor
Styling by Chrissy Beale
Architecture by Lyman Perry Architects
Built by M. F. Reynolds
APPLIANCES: Dishwasher: Bosch Integra 800 Series with custom panel, Poirier. Range: Viking Professional Series Pro-Style, Poirier. Range Hood: Custom hand-waxed zinc, Handcrafted Metal. Refrigerators: Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerator and refrigerator/freezer combination with custom paneling, both Poirier.
BACKSPLASH: White and gold quartz tiles, A?&?B Marble and Tile.
CABINETRY: Custom knotty pine painted with Benjamin Moore “Duxbury Gray,” South Shore Millwork.
COUNTERTOPS: Cambrian slate with eased edge, A?&?B Marble and Tile.
FLOORING: Antique oak, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors.
HARDWARE: Rail pulls and knobs in white-bronze medium finish, Rocky Mountain Hardware.
ISLAND: Custom clear eastern white pine base, South Shore Millwork; zinc countertop, Handcrafted Metal.
LIGHTING: Single Sloane Street Shop pendants with bronze finish, Circa Lighting.
SINK AND FAUCET: Custom zinc undermount apron sink with antique reverse-hammered finish and hand-waxed rub, Handcrafted Metal; Easton Bridge nickel-plated faucet, Waterworks.
Smart Moves
1. MOVABLE ISLAND
Equipped with wheels, this custom zinc-topped table can roll out of the way during parties.
2. REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS
When you skip the big, bulky fridge, you get a lot more counter space.
3. STONE BACKSPLASH
Most designers would install ceramic tile here, but quartz gives the room an earthy feel.
4. OPEN SHELVING
Simple wooden shelves with well-designed brackets hold plenty of dishes.
5. LANTERNS
Why not add a little romance to the kitchen when the sun goes down?
6. CLOSETS GALORE
Deep cabinets in the rustic-looking mudroom swallow linens, small appliances, and large serving pieces. Barn-inspired detailing such as this closet’s slatted openings set the stage for country entertaining.
Get the Look
CLEAN IT UP
Linen tea towel, $24, Lekker Home.
SQUARED
Blue Weave linen runner, $189, Lekker Home.
MOD MILK
Pillivuyt Brasserie pitcher, $27, Didriks.
Check out all five of our featured Boston Home Kitchens.
Source URL: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/2012/10/home-kitchen-design-summer/