PRETTY + POLISHED
A porcelain arabesque backsplash, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, and an antique runner lend an air of sophistication to the hardworking kitchen. A window over the sink provides a view of Rattlesnake Ridge. “Even when I’m doing dishes, I’m reminded why we moved out here in the first place,” Vicki says.
comfortable dining area, spacious prep zones, and warm woods mixed with a black-and-white palette. “Whenever we start house plans, we always start with the kitchen because it’s the heart of the home,” Mona says. “We started talking about accent colors because we knew whatever we picked was probably going to be something we would use throughout the rest of the house. Vicki immediately said she was drawn to black.” To this end, “Black Magic” by SherwinWilliams covers the lower perimeter cabinets and two taller cabinets on either end of the main wall. The hue is repeated in a nearby walk-in pantry, and black
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bamboo-back chairs also tie into the scheme. Mona helped carry the Burnetts’ updated style throughout the house, including in the master bathroom, which is an airy retreat from the darker palette seen in the shared spaces. Over the soaking tub, the designer incorporated a cherished painting that used to hang in the dining room of the couple’s former house. “I love the way Mona is able to come in and interpret a space,” Vicki says. “Her creativity isn’t held captive by what used to be. I love this piece here and never would have thought to use it in this space; It makes you see the art in a new light.”
