McCANNON BACKSPLASH | NEW KITCHEN NOVEMBER 2010 - MAY 2011 This client owns a beautifully historic craftsman home just outside of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. They built a large addition to the rear of the home to create a new, large kitchen, dining room, and family room. The new kitchen was to be an expression of the client’s love for arts and crafts design, as well as her love for tile. She grew up with original ceramic tilework in her parents’ bathrooms and kitchen, and wanted to recreate that for herself.
CAMBRIDGE, MA
After months of decision making, dozens of bring-home samples, suggestions of multiple classic tile patterns, and a leap of faith on her part, the client decided on a gorgeous 1 1/2” x 3” handcrafted ceramic tile. The color is warm and rich, and pattern scaled perfectly for the space. I suggested tiling the entire walls behind and around the cabinetry for a seamless look, capturing the historic charm on the new kitchen, and enhancing the mission-style cabinets and soapstone countertops.
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