Kitchen Renovation, Ladue, MO.

The functionality of this spacious kitchen is a far cry from its humble beginnings as a lackluster 9 x 12 ft. stretch. The exterior wall was blown out to allow for a 10 ft. kitchen addition. The daring slab of Calacatta Vagli marble with intrepid British racing green veining was the inspiration for the expansion. Spanish Revival pendants reclaimed from a local restaurant, long forgotten, are a pinnacle feature over the island.  Reclaimed wood drawers, juxtaposed with custom glass cupboards add gobs of storage.  Cabinets are painted the same luxe green hue and the warmth of butcher block counters create a hard working bar area begging for character-worn use.

The perimeter of the kitchen renovation features soapstone counters and that nicely balance the  whisper of mushroom-colored custom cabinets.  Hand-made 4x4 zellige tiles, hung in a running bond pattern, pay sweet homage to the 1950’s era of the home. A large window flanked by antique brass sconces adds bonus natural light over the sink. Textural, centuries-old barn wood surrounding the range hood adds a cozy surprise element.  Matte white appliances with brushed bronze and copper hardware tie in the mixed metals throughout the kitchen helping meld the overall dramatic design.