All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy
The chic new kitchen in Samantha and Barry Nugent’s Los Angeles home (above)
Is it weird that I told my friend Samantha Nugent this weekend that I would happily find another house for her and her family to move into so I could move into her newly renovated house right away? Is it weird that when I walked into her newly remodeled home, I immediately started to hyperventilate because I got so excited about how beautiful it looked? Is it weird that I kind of didn’t want to leave her powder room with its new blue peacock feather imprinted wallpaper? Is it weird that while visiting, I popped behind their new cozy bar and wouldn’t leave? Is it weird that I barely said hello to her husband Barry, who is also my friend, because I was so busy examining the gorgeous kitchen design? Is it weird that I only took a moment to say a proper hello to her gorgeous children because I was too busy oogling over all of the decor details in her home?
Now I ask all those questions but I would prefer dear readers that you do not answer as I know the answer already. Yes, it IS all weird. After this visit, I did officially figure out and confirm that I have turned into a total design geek so it makes sense to a certain extent but it is weird…I know.
Anyhoooooo….this weekend I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to Samantha and Barry Nugent’s newly remodeled home in Cheviot Hills, a gorgeous and tony enclave here in Los Angeles. The couple has spent about a year remodeling and restoring their lovely 1929 Spanish style home for their family which includes three lovely children. I visited on Saturday and I can say first hand that the remodel is stunning.
Samantha, armed with a great architect and a wonderful contractor (see credits below), decorated the home herself (no decorator leading the charge). She has impeccable taste…so her home has a certain timeless elegance to it while also feeling quite fresh and modern.
Samantha was gracious enough to let me take photos of the kitchen…so I will stop ooooohhhing and aahhhhing and get right to the reveal…a COCOCOZY EXCLUSIVE feature on an elegant California classic kitchen!
A large island topped with a grand Calacatta gold – premium marble countertop is the centerpiece of the designer chef’s kitchen(above)
A dream picture window lights up the arched Kohler polished metal faucet and fittings. The fixtures here were a must have as this sink area was modeled after the one in the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten’s famous kitchen. (above)
An expansive deep undermount stainless steel sink makes dish washing almost seem pleasurable!(above)
A Viking gas range with a paneled hood to match the kitchen cabinetry all make for a wonderfully picturesque stove area. (above and below)
The kitchen is appointed with every necessity including any home cook’s dream…a set of double ovens. (above)
The immense double refrigerator is concealed behind custom paneling (above)
All cabinetry is painted a rich grey which works oh so well with the dark stained wood floors (above)
School house lighting, recessed lights and glossy dark stained wood beams light up the kitchen ceiling. (above)
Reeded glass upper cabinet doors add visual interest to the space. (above)
The crackle finish adds subtle texture to a traditional subway tile…a genius twist on a classic! (above)
A dreamy dutch side door with paned window adds light and whimsy to the sophisticated kitchen (above and below)
A silver Sheffield tray sparkles on the island counter. (above)
Wow! Am speechless and hyperventilating again. LOL! Wow! This is a covet-worthy kitchen indeed!
Thank you Samantha and Barry and adorable kids JN, CN and little SN for inviting me over on Saturday and for allowing me to feature this fabulous kitchen!
Amazing architect Tom Newman of Newman and Wolen ([email protected]) and brilliant contractor Gregory Greenwood made up Samantha’s spectacular design team. VERY NICE WORK!
Happy Monday readers! Hope you enjoy this kitchen exclusive!
xo
Coco
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All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy
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Oh good God!!!! This is kitchen porn at its best….pant, pant, pant…..divine! Perfection. Bravo. I’m rolling up my sleeves and getting ready to get my cook on.
Cheers, Alcira
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wow. i die.
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clean, great color and spectacular… xx
Gorgeous! Would love to know the shade of gray for the walls and cabinetry.
Just gorgeous! I LOVE the dutch door!
whoever owns this kitchen… MARRY ME!!!… I’ll cook for you for the rest of my life! and I won’t use ANY of the other rooms in the house… with this kitchen is enough!! LOL!
The kitchen is yummy – but, how about a picture of the powder room? The peacock feather wallpaper sounds irresistible!!!
This a gorgeous kitchen, makes me wish I had installed the marble instead of granite.
Amy R.
Seriously!!!!That is the exact kitchen I am after- charcoal cabinets and calacatta marble countertops- swoon. Please tell me the colour and make of the paint??? Also, please tell your friend that her kitchen is divine!
this kitchen makes me hyperventilate, too! the only thing is I would want white cabinets. I’ve been wanting a large white kitchen.
What a wonderfully, delicious kitchen! Could you please find out the wall and cabinet color?
Thanks for the wonderful kalediscope of ideas you bring our way.
Blessings,
Janet Graham
What a fabulous kitchen, and I adore the gray she picked!! Would be thrilled to get a sneak peek at the rest…your photography – impressive!!
Please show us more of this house Coco, cuz if the bathrooms are as good as the kitchen, mm-mm, I can only imagine ; )
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Kitchen Sophistication at it’s best!
Gorgeous and sophisticated. One would need a great deal of light to pull off that color scheme. It would feel like a crypt in the winter in the Northeast. But lord is it beautiful.
Amy-I agree. I wish I didn’t have granite now. And for the cabinets. I’m over white. Too hard to keep clean. Hubby cooks and he’s messy.
I would take this kitchen lock, stock and smokin’gray cabinets.
What a stunning kitchen. Today I chos paint for kids bathrooms and decided to do gray, but wasn’t sure if I should hold off and save the gray for the kitchen… This may have convinced me. Thanks for sharing it!
I think the door is my favorite part of the entire space! It makes you want to have kids so you can stick your head out the top and say “dinner’s ready!”
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* Lovely! And the lady certainly knows how to pay attention to “detail”~ Glad you shared!
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So well done. Simple, yet makes such a statement with the craftsmanship and the finishes. The crackle on the subway is sweet.
there is something about this kitchen that makes you stare at it and i can only imagine it in person! i love every last detail. thanks for sharing.
That kitchen is beyond! I love every last detail. Is the rest of the house finished? What style are the other rooms in?
What a fantastic kitchen. It looks super functional without looking industrial or sterile. The counter tops are amazing and I love the cabinet paint color. Great job!
Paula M
Hi readers.
Color update!
According to Architect Tom Newman, the color is Iron Mountain (Benjamin Moore). Hope that helps.
xo
Coco
Interesting Design . . . just a little busy for my tastes.
I LOVE this kitchen and your blog!!
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very classy. Love it
Nice kitchen. I am so impressed with your work. It is very neat and clean. I love the classic look of it.
What type of wood flooring is in this home? Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing this post, I really enjoyed it! I feel that this kitchen has the crispness and cleanliness of an all white kitchen using the ever versatile color grey. It is really beautiful what was done here.