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| White Kitchen Cabinets, White Marble Counter, Gray Glass Backsplash |
This spec project was a major renovation to update a rather large and charming old home by the beach. The owners called me to consult on the fixed finishes, materials, and colors in the home.
White kitchens are always fabulous - clean, crisp and airy. The dark floors ground the old home into the earth, while the light colors provide a spacious and modern atmosphere.
White marble countertops are as modern as they are historical. And there is something about polished marble that makes the light bounce throughout the room.
I'm a big fan of stainless steel appliances as they provide even more bling and reflection.
And the glass tile backsplash shines as well, as the medium gray color provides a balance between the white cabinets and dark floors.
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| Walls Benjamin Moore Paint Color Balboa Mist OC-27 and 1549 |
The adjacent dining room is painted a soft, warm, light gray - Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist.
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| Walls Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover OC-25 |
The first floor office is a wonderful example of the power of contrast between the dark floors, light walls and white trim.
All the wood floors throughout the home is stained a rich and deep ebony.
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| Walls - Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover OC-25 |
The photo above is the seating area of the master bedroom suite. Once again painted a modern and sultry off white called Cloud Cover by Benjamin Moore.
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Now if this was my home you would find me every morning on this porch, with the windows wide open!
A beach house. Sigh. What a beautiful way to start the day breathing in that fresh salty air. And I imagine this porch would be a special sanctuary for creative and dreamy thoughts.
