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Special Focus • Kitchen and Bath Design
“Rather than remove the ceiling beams, I refinished them to reflect the secluded, woodsy location of the house.” —Jamie Nicholas
GOING WITH THE GRAIN Designer Jamie Nicholas drew inspiration from this home’s secluded, woodsy location, outfitting the kitchen in warm tones taken from nature. A matte finish lets the natural grain of the hickory floors and walnut cabinets stand out against walls painted two subtly different but equally rich shades of caramel. Stainless steel appliances (including a side-by-side refrigerator and freezer cleverly divided by a custom-designed wine column) offer a textural counterpoint, while the grays and spice hues in the granite counters provide unity. Photography by Eric Roth Interior design: Jamie Nicholas, Jamie Florence Designs Builder: Mike DeMartino, DeMartino Contracting
148 New England Home September/October 2012
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