Whoever is cooking can look both right and left to converse with guests. It makes the space feel more vibrant.
The blue is balanced with white cabinetry, while copper, leather, and wood accents lend warmth to the substantial space. "We found some beautiful wood framing in the house during demolition that couldn’t be reused, but we tried to mimic that spirit by installing ceiling beams," says the architect. "We also designed a glass transom that brings the scale of the room down and reflects the history of the home."