This Annapolis-area kitchen was a complete overhaul featuring West Coast inspiration, top tier appliances and materials, and an open-floor plan, which takes advantage of the property’s waterfront vista. So, what necessitated the renovation? The quality of the kitchen’s previous renovation was starting to show wear; things coming apart and finishes degrading. Also, the aesthetic and closed-in kitchen area in an otherwise open plan were factors. Finally, a devastating fire at the home next door caused significant outside damage our client’s home and blew out the circuitry for the double ovens. Needing to replace them got this project started.
Thus, the homeowner contracted Kenwood Kitchen & Bath Design Studio of Annapolis for the renovation. And she was able to draw on her experience renovating her previous home on the West Coast to incorporate what she liked about that kitchen and avoid things she did not. High on the list was opening the kitchen to the rest of the space and water views, a large island possibly with the cooktop, a Wolf steam convection oven, wall oven, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. And the materials used were top tier.
“We mixed materials, finishes and textures to create a clean, light and cohesive look and Annapolitan feel,” explains Matt Simms, designer with Kenwood. “We used clean white painted cabinetry on the perimeter, a gray stained maple on the island, a gray stained rift cut oak faux beam and mantle area, mix of glass mosaic and oversized ceramic subway tile, and white and gray quartz countertops to tie it all together.”
Altogether, the open floor plan proved to be the best use of the space. And being on the top floor of this waterfront property gives a full 180-degree view of the water from almost any spot in the kitchen. By pulling in some of the color and texture from the barn door and reclaimed beam into the kitchen and fireplace, the entire space has a sense of cohesiveness that it was missing before.
Photography and information provided by Kenwood Kitchen & Bath Design Studio of Annapolis.
