These Boston-area parents of two young children wanted a kitchen that would respect the architecture of their 1930s Colonial Revival home and express their personal style. However, it was more pressing challenges that made them decide to take the space down to the studs. “The awkward layout was the biggest issue, and lack of storage was second,” their interior designer, Shannon Tate, says. “We also wanted to beautify it while making it reflective of the architecture of their home.” The result is an inviting balance of traditional and modern styles with family-friendly functionality.
Tate had worked with the homeowners on a few projects in the past, so she had a great sense of their style. “They really appreciate traditional style and historic architectural details. But they are also young and hip,” she says.
The scope of the project also included a refresh for the dining room and adding on a mudroom.
The dining room entrance is at the back of this photo, where the blue wallpaper is showing. The room’s entrance used to be to the right, but Tate moved it to make the layout work. “My clients really wanted an island,” she says. “Moving the dining room entrance allowed us to add an island and wrap that corner on the right with cabinets.” The island fits into the center of the work triangle without impeding the flow of traffic from room to room.