When you hail from the city but move your family to the suburbs to give the children room to grow, you’re likely to want to bring a little urban modernity along with you. The owners of this kitchen did exactly that, leaving the excitement of the city for a 100-year-old suburban retreat. As part of the remodel of their new home, an extension was added, accommodating a
new kitchen downstairs and a master bedroom upstairs. The space planning, interior design and kitchen were all by designers Sally Wilson and John Kelsey. After moving from a townhouse to the country, the owners wanted to balance respect for the century-old home with their love of the vibrant city life they had left behind, says Kelsey.
“Gestalt, or a concept of wholeness, drives most of our projects and played a key part in working this request into a cohesive design,” he says. “Color, texture and a sense of visual balance and lightness all played their part in the design. At the same time, we wanted to ensure the space would be highly functional, and would reflect a lighter aesthetic suited to entertaining.”
Facing page: A casual seating area was a specific request that affected the entire design of this kitchen remodel. This space is used for anything from chatting with the cook to completing the day’s homework. The faux leather covering is easy to maintain. Above and following pages: Crisp white perimeter cabinetry is balanced by warm wood finishes on the island.
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