Kitchen

Reclaimed wood used for the beams, flooring and shelving brings back the character of the old house, while stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry and a new island with shiplap siding modernize the space. The architects chose spruce for the island counter, and granite for the perimeter counters. “The homeowners wanted something durable but rustic looking, so we went with leathered black granite on the perimeter. It is also a relatively affordable stone,” Rideout says. The light gray ceramic backsplash tile has rough edges that give it a wavy, textured look. The choice of paint color was an important part of maintaining the home’s period character, Rideout says. The window trim is darker than the walls in keeping with the home’s original era. The architects went with Benjamin’s Moore’s Stonybrook for the trim and Revere Pewter for the shiplap walls.

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Saltillo tile with sleek cabinets. That’s almost off putting. But I like the window slide.

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Love the island for working. Like the style too

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I really love this! The high windows let in sky light and curtains would work for the others. The counter slab. The wood wall and colored cabinets.

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Not a fan of the cabinets but windows and layout work.

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if you love to keep track of new recipes on the internet, make an electronic tablet station a part of your kitchen. Place it near a plug where it can be charged and the cord will be out of harm’s way.

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