One of the project’s main goals, Frost and her team set out to renovate the kitchen, honoring the home’s origins while still retrofitting the space for everyday life.
“The goal was to make it look like a scullery but to be a full-functioning kitchen,” says Frost. “We played off of the French-country style and colors to inspire the remodel.”
With the walls, ceiling, and trim all painted the same shade, the kitchen is drenched in creamy neutral paint, complete with matching six-inch nickel gap on the ceiling, adding a touch of texture to the space. The kitchen’s solid maple cabinets were refinished in a cream shade and outfitted with satin brass hardware.
The star of the kitchen, a reclaimed red oak island draws the eye, adding a traditional flair while also providing room for prep space and housing the convection microwave and additional storage. A copper apron-front sink and an iron-and-copper range hood further complete the scullery-inspired space.
“These additions, along with the black-and-white marble mosaic backsplash take you back in time where tradition rules,” adds Frost.
Artwork: Gallery 1401
Cabinetry: Carol MacKinnon, Ana Woodworks
Countertops, fireplace, and tile: Stone Source Inc.
Bathed in natural light from expansive windows and French doors, the formal dining room balances classic elegance with an airy, welcoming feel.
Crisp white walls and flowing drapery provide a soft backdrop for the refinished red oak floors and the collection of traditional mahogany dining chairs gathered around a long, linen-draped table.
Above, the original sparkling chandelier anchored with a plaster medallion adds a sense of grandeur, while an ornate mirror and stately fireplace reinforce the home’s historic character. Thoughtful details, from the antique serving cart to the subtle patterned rug underfoot, complete the room.
