jackson kitchen
Tharp gutted the kitchen, which had an unfortunate 1970s orange and brown Brady Bunch vibe. “We wanted to make it look like a classic kitchen that had evolved over the years but kept true to its roots,” she says. She decided the kitchen story could include a remodel completed during the Edwardian era. “That time period allowed the kitchen to feel fresher and newer than an 1860s kitchen,” she says. Honed Jet Mist granite that resembles soapstone but is more durable, simple Shaker-style cabinets with latch hardware, cabinets with a furniture feel and the two-over-one windows surrounded by beautiful casings all lend history and classic style to the kitchen. Tharp also designed with the view in mind. Now that the kitchen is open to the family room, the two areas needed to be cohesive. (The windows and sink are directly across from the family room’s daybed.) The cabinetry, hardware and feet on the bottoms of the cabinets have a furniture feel. Concealing the dishwasher and refrigerator behind cabinetry panels not only helps the kitchen look more period-appropriate but also fits into the family room feeling. The cabinets and trim in both rooms are painted the same color. “The views ac...
Basket weave backsplash in marble
Garden window shade
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