There is something we love about a smaller kitchen. It naturally feels intimate, a little cottagey, and every detail has a chance to be noticed.
For this full remodel, we worked carefully within the existing footprint. The curved hood gives the stove wall more presence without making it feel heavy. Since kitchens naturally have so many straight lines, we looked for small places to soften them. That same gentle curve appears in the decorative toe kicks, the open-shelf brackets, the sconces, and even the hardware.
The quiet, tone-on-tone palette lets those details stand out without asking for too much attention. Inset cabinetry with delicate beading is paired with burnished brass hardware and honed soapstone countertops with a beautifully finished edge. We designed the small island specifically for the room, adding workspace and a place to tuck away the microwave. At the coffee bar, reeded glass adds another layer and connects the kitchen to the dining room beyond.
We loved that the kitchen already included the client’s antique buffet and painting, and we wanted to make them feel like an intentional part of the new design. Adding brass sconces beside the artwork made the buffet area more functional and turned it into a warm, special little moment within the kitchen. We also brought the client’s vintage chandelier out of storage and gave it a new home above the island.
It is cozy, personal, and especially lovely in the evening. A small kitchen with plenty of character, made for slow evenings at home.
Photography by Perigon Images
