Every home tells a story, and we just love it when customers share their homes with us! So we welcomed the photos and the story of this recent East Coast kitchen remodel.

The homeowners utilized the same kitchen design company that helped them with their previous home many years ago. A cabinetmaker worked with the couple to craft beautiful cabinets featuring quarter-sawn red oak in a rich chestnut stain. Panels covering the appliances provide a unifying effect. The kitchen is spacious with special details adding to the warm and cozy vibe.

“When people walk into our kitchen, they always comment on the copper hardware right away! They especially notice the appliance pulls as they make such a statement!”

— Homeowner

**Quarter sawn red oak custom cabinets with striking magma granite island**

Richly patterned neutral granite countertops surround the periphery and a darker magma countertop on the island provide contrast and interest. Adding to the island focal point is the ornately carved spandrel. This spandrel was originally spotted by the couple in an old lake house 42 years ago! The couple was interested in purchasing the old house but when they found out it was already sold, they obtained salvage rights. Among the “salvage” - two 1800’s Victorian oak spandrels they incorporated in their previous home as well as their current home! This decorative accent still reminds them of their first years of marriage and has found a happy spot over their kitchen island.

“I really do love how your knobs and bin pulls accent my cabinets. They bring in the feel of Art Nouveau and Victorian without being too “fussy” and overpowering the Mission cabinets.”

**Mission style red oak cabinets contrast nicely with golden oak flooring**

Golden oak flooring was selected to providing a nice contrast to the cabinets. Cream colored subway tiles formed the back splash, with smaller crackle glass border as an accent. Further personalization came with the addition of tile, hand-covered in decorative copper by the homeowner herself. Light switches were also covered in the same decorative copper. The recessed niche behind the stovetop includes a twist of favorite vintage blue tile added in the pattern.

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Florid Leaves hardware was selected in antique copper as the finishing touch to the kitchen remodel. The homeowner said, “When people walk into our kitchen, they always comment on the copper hardware right away! They especially notice the appliance pulls as they make such a statement!”

The interior style of the home is an understated mix of Mission, Nouveau and Victorian elements. This home is a beautiful expression of the people who live there.