14-02-2025
Removing a window improved the kitchen layout in this deck house
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Side-by-side induction and gas
cooktops
accommodate the homeowner, who appreciates induction's practicality, and her mother, who prefers to cook with flame. The plaster hood enclosure melds with the backsplash and cabinetry. 'The warm white perimeter shows off the walnut island,' Boucher points out.
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Speckled ceramic
pendants
and
sconces
from West Elm play off the textural handmade tile backsplash while the antique brass accents tie to the cabinet pulls.
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Open walnut
shelves
— 12-inches deep on the top and 9-inches deep on the bottom — provide storage for cookbooks and display space for the owners' ceramic collection. 'The lower shelf is shallower to help prevent clutter,' Boucher explains.
5
The Graff
plumbing fixtures
from Monique's Bath Showroom in Watertown have a gun-metal finish and industrial vibe. 'Using brass for everything would be too match-y match-y, like we didn't give it enough thought,' Boucher says.
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Boucher gave the island's quartz
countertop
a 2¾-inch edge for impact. 'The walnut can handle a chunkier top,' she says. 'You want a sense of solidness for dining, hosting, and serving.'
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
