THE SETUP Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining. Design Vision: The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout. Design Objectives: Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction Design Challenges: Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options Insufficient space for wine storage The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation. Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.

Beautiful vintage African mudcloth shams with faded indigo, in a light denim blue color. Backed in an a Belgian natural linen and hidden zipper closure. Fully lined faces in a natural linen ensure your pillows will last for years to come. Pillow cover size: 22 x 22 approximate finished size, Please note the insert is not included in purchase. Fabric: Vintage hemp fabric front, natural colored linen fabric back. Due to the nature of vintage textiles, there may be spots or marks. While they add to the authentic nature of the textile, please review all photographs before purchase. Specifications: All edges are overlocked/serged. Invisible zipper for closure. Care: Antique textiles are freshly laundered before making them. Machine wash is ok, for best results dry clean.

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“Coralle” Hand tufted in 100% New Zealand pure wool with cotton backing.Single ply and felted yarn, cut pile tufted to enhance design, texture and colordefinition. Spectrum of yarn colors available for custom colorization. Standardsize: 5'7" x 7'11"/170 x 240cm, custom sizes available. Illustrations are only color representations, verify color against wool yarn samples.Color and size may vary due to the nature of hand-made goods. Slight variation isconsidered common and acceptable. Available only in 5.0 lbs. tufting weight persquare yard. Specifications subject to change without notice. Manufactured By Dellarobbia.

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