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TOP LEFT: Keeping natural elements and colors were paramount in this home, which overlooks the bay. The beautiful veining of the Calcutta stone is the centerpiece of
this kitchen, where a good amount of entertaining occurs.
Photograph by Colleen Duffley
TOP RIGHT: To accommodate a large family and lots of gatherings, the ample cabinetry was carefully thought out, while a clean glazed brick forms the backsplash and
stainless steel details are tied into the hood. The wide oak flooring goes throughout the home and was stained to match driftwood f rom the beach. Soft linen drapery with
silver stitching was used along the entire back wall of this level.
Photograph by Colleen Duffley
ABOVE: To add an edge to this kitchen, a geometric Phillip Jeff ries wallcovering on the walls and ceiling of the desk area is combined with the full slab backsplash and
clean lines. Key features such as the custom stainless hood and lighting used in both spaces lift the eye upwards.
Photograph by Julie Soefer
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