Rustic and Refined Blend in a Jewel Box Kitchen
A reclaimed-brick floor, blue-green cabinets and touches of brass turn a Seattle galley kitchen into a showpiece
Before: The former kitchen featured dark-stained cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic tile flooring. The gas cooktop was on the peninsula at the end of the kitchen, which created a separation from the breakfast area on the other side.
After: Caillier had the peninsula removed to open the kitchen completely to the breakfast area. A new black Lacanche stove on the opposite end of the kitchen is the only visible appliance in the space now. The refrigerator and dishwasher are hidden behind cabinets painted in Oval Room Blue from Farrow & Ball.
To make up for lost counter space, Caillier designed a freestanding marble-topped island inspired by a vintage console table. “The space looked a little bare before we added the island,” the designer says.
To make up for lost counter space, Caillier designed a freestanding marble-topped island inspired by a vintage console table. “The space looked a little bare before we added the island,” the designer says.
The cabinet hardware and kitchen faucet are unlacquered brass that will develop a patina over time. The perimeter countertops are covered in soapstone. “We considered covering all the countertops in marble at first, but soapstone is easier to maintain and still provides a classic look,” Caillier says.
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Before: The former breakfast area included a built-in bench against the side wall. A glass table surrounded by four chairs sat underneath a traditional light fixture.
After: Caillier had the old built-in bench removed in favor of a new one against the back wall. The new bench has storage underneath, where the homeowners keep dog food and other pet supplies. An antique farmhouse table and pair of wishbone chairs under a brass sputnik-style chandelier round out the stylish new breakfast area.
The original lead glass windows look out to the lush backyard. “We were going to add window treatments at first, but the views are so lovely and there’s no privacy concerns, so we decided to keep them as-is,” Caillier says.
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The original lead glass windows look out to the lush backyard. “We were going to add window treatments at first, but the views are so lovely and there’s no privacy concerns, so we decided to keep them as-is,” Caillier says.
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Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A married couple and their two dogs
Location: Seattle
Size: About 300 square feet (28 square meters)
Designer: Heidi Caillier Design
These homeowners, a Seattle couple in their mid-30s with two dogs, wanted a remodeled kitchen that was stylish and sophisticated with a timeless appeal consistent with the rest of their 1925 Tudor-style home. Designer Heidi Caillier fulfilled their wishes by revamping the kitchen with new blue-green cabinets, a reclaimed-brick floor, brass hardware and light fixtures, and a slightly altered layout that opened up the space.
One of the most notable visual changes in the renovated kitchen is the floor. Its bricks were salvaged from a demolished New York City warehouse. “The homeowners are originally from the East Coast, so the brick floors add a touch of nostalgia,” Caillier says. “They are also great for a house with two dogs.”
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