Kitchen & Bath Design News

DEC 2016

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Modern Farmhouse Meets the Beach AFTER Grubb quickly found out that containing the new design within the confines of the existing footprint was not going to work; the original kitchen was segmented by oddly shaped walls of neighboring rooms and a low ceiling. His clients were on board with expanding into the adjacent patio space, which not only allowed for a vaulted ceiling, but also added much needed natural light. In keeping with the clients' traditional modern aesthetic, white shaker-style cabinetry was selected and fitted with traditional bin pulls. Glass panels were installed in the upper cabinets for display purposes and to allow a more open feeling by breaking the visual plane of all solid door fronts. The vaulted ceiling was covered in tongue and groove painted pine and framed with white painted beams, which emphasizes the height and adds a sense of volume to the space. The gray porcelain tile flooring, chosen for its durability and resemblance to wood, was laid out in a herringbone pattern. To create the desired modern farmhouse feel, an integrated apron sink, Calacatta marble countertops and pillowed tile backsplash were used, while beach-inspired lighting and rustic bar stools complete the look. View more after photos at KitchenBathDesign.com BEFORE Christopher J. Grubb of Beverly Hills, CA-based Arch-Interiors Design Group Inc. was tasked with updating the kitchen of a recently purchased home in Santa Monica, CA. The clients, a newly married young professional couple, sought to bring an open modern farmhouse feel to their small, outdated and cramped kitchen. They also wanted the space to showcase a beach cottage influence. Photos: Greg Weiner 76 Kitchen & Bath Design News • December 2016 TRANSFORMATIONS

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