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Waltham kitchen is a study in natural selections

2 The contractor, staircase: a new rail with balusters that pop out to facilitate getting furniture to the second floor. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 3 Iridescent glass pendant lights by Arteriors warm and anchor the island. 'I love mixing refined elements with rustic ones for a more eclectic, curated point of view,' Oravec says. 'The luster finish gives off a golden glow when lit.' 4 A soapstone farmhouse sink from Vermont Soapstone Co. maintains the dark line of the lower cabinetry and infuses the earthy, natural vibe that the owners and designer prefer. 'Eco-friendliness and regional craftsmanship are core values of our firm and our clients,' Oravec says. 5 Oravec paired the rustic oak upper cabinetry and island with base cabinets in Sherwin-Williams' Mount Etna. Glass fronts keep the uppers from feeling dark and heavy. 'The blue/green finish is moody and dynamic, changing with the light,' the designer says. 6 The team refinished the original floor in a different shade than the cabinetry for some contrast. 'When you try to match two stains, you get a just-miss,' Oravec says. 'You want to go at least one shade lighter or darker.' Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram