Beachy Kitchen
Sometimes, when you fall for a house it's really the location that tugs at your heart -- you might call it "love at first site." Such was the case when Diana and Vincent Carvelli first saw their Mattituck, Long Island, home. Despite its spectacular white-sand-beach setting, the house was ordinary and the kitchen was no exception: dark wood cabinets, with just one small window overlooking beautiful Peconic Bay. "Right away I knew that view would have to become part of the kitchen," says Diana. With the help of New York City architect David Bers, the Carvellis embarked on a whole-house renovation that included a complete kitchen makeover. Architect and client worked together on the open layout that suits the Carvellis' casual lifestyle. "I wanted clean lines," says Diana, "something reminiscent of beach houses of years ago." The result is fresh and inviting -- a place where grandchildren can roam and adults can lounge -- efficient, and far from ordinary.
FLOOR: The surface underfoot was painted with a gray floor enamel. The color suggests beach-weathered wood, and the finish stands up to sandy feet.
LIGHTING: A pair of pendant lamps from Flos cast light up toward the ceiling and down onto the island, doing double duty as ambient and task lighting.
Kitchen with Glass-Front Cabinets
"What's inspiring about country houses is their functionality," observes Bers. He replaced the typical base cabinets throughout the kitchen with glass-fronted drawers reminiscent of 19th-century apothecary cabinets. The practical design makes it easy for guests to find dishes when helping out in the kitchen. Bead-board wainscoting on the backsplash reinforces the relaxed effect.
Sea-Green Glass Backsplash
COLOR: "We collect beach glass with our grandkids -- and that's what inspired the color scheme," says Diana. Sea green glass tiles and Diana's collection of jadeite establish a watery theme. "I love clean, simple lines. It's really conducive to relaxed, beach-house living," says Diana.
APPLIANCES: Because the Carvellis regularly entertain their five grown children and eight grandchildren, they need hardworking appliances, such as the Bosch cooktop and a pair of Bosch dishwashers -- "It's tough to get dishes for eight or more people into just one dishwasher," notes architect David Bers.
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