Tradition with a Twist (continued)
A kitchen designer tackles a project for old friends who love both traditional and transitional design
The designer's penchant for mixing and matching resulted in sleek black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, partnered with a classic white farmhouse sink and refinished oak floors. Traditional semicustom wood cabinets were adorned with contemporary stainless steel hardware. The upper cabinets have reeded glass fronts — a modern take on traditional glass-front cupboards. "It obscures what's inside, but it's not opaque," says Zaveloff. "It's stylish and casual."
"We spend 99 percent of our time in the kitchen," says Stacey. "It truly is the center of our home." With that in mind, she and her husband worked with Zaveloff to ensure that the room was family-friendly, but not kid-focused. "I didn't want to build the space around the kids," says Stacey. "We thought it would be more practical to have the kids grow into the kitchen rather than out of it."
Where possible, the construction tasks were done by the owners and their friends, which shaved a few dollars off the budget. Professional contractors took care of the major demolition and building — including eliminating the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and replacing one window in the dining area. But the Bells enlisted Zaveloff's husband, John "Nick" Nichols, to install cabinets and appliances, and perform some simple plumbing and finish work.
Their renovation complete, the Bells often invite Zaveloff over to their house — but all she's now asked to do is enjoy a glass of wine and a good meal prepared in a great kitchen.
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