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Project Case Study { Spotlight on creative, problem-solving kitchens } By Kim Berndtson In a minute Beach Cottage Infuences Soften Bungalow Kitchen Designer Christopher Grubb combines multiple elements to create a calm, serene environment with a modern/traditional aesthetic. Photos: Greg Weiner Santa Monica, CA — By design, there isn't any one element that takes center stage for this kitchen renovation completed by Christopher Grubb, president of Arch-Interiors Design Group, in Beverly Hills, CA. Instead, the focal point is a compilation of several elements, with beach cottage infuences, that come together to create a fresh, airy feeling desired by his clients – a newly married, young, professional couple with a growing family. Walking into the space, visitors' eyes move from the island accented with hanging rope pendant lights to the illuminated glass cabinets and Calcutta marble backsplash to the vaulted tongue and groove ceiling accented with exposed beams above. Finally they shift to the wood-like porcelain plank fooring and French doors that lead to the patio. Like the nearby window, the doors are trimmed in black to dramatically frame the abundance of natural light that spills into the room. "There are a lot of rich details in the space," says Grubb, "but they're subtle. There isn't any one thing that takes away from the overall calm, serene feeling." FRESH AND WELCOMING A bathroom becomes a more special place because of Geberit. More roomy. More Grubb's clients approached the designer with a desire to take their traditional sensibilities and make them fresh and welcoming for their circa 1922 Cape Cod-style bungalow. The existing space was awkward at best, requiring the homeowners to zigzag around cabinetry to get to the back door. Plus, the footprint was just too small for the • The center island, topped with kitchen to adequately claim the Calcutta marble, is perfect for title of "heart of the home." additional prep space. Rustic wood The addition of a new master stools provide additional seating. bedroom/bath/closet area gave • The stainless steel Wolf range is Grubb the ability to push back accented by an inset of decorative the kitchen and gain about 10 herringbone mosaic laid within percent more space. "It still isn't pillow-edge Calcutta marble tiles. an especially large kitchen, just • Black trim around the window 210 square feet," he notes. accents the Rohl farmhouse sink and A major challenge was incor- frames the abundance of natural porating an island while providing light that spills into the room. easy access to the backyard, which features a great deck for entertaining. Rustic wood stools accent the island, while blown glass island pendant lights provide additional lighting. "As cooks and entertainers, my clients wanted the kitchen to be aesthetic. Just more. Geberit installation technology is securely located behind the wall. Where it should be. Spend all the extra minutes you want, as long as you know Geberit is behind the wall. Call 866/787-3924 for your designer's kit or visit → geberitnow.com. July 2013 ForResidentialPros.com | 21 Circle No. 15 on Product Card