Linda in her brand new kitchen! She’s sitting on manmade quartz Dekton countertops next to a solid
gorgeous brass sink faucet (and accessories) by California Faucets.
She worked with the talented interior designer Orit Srour and her husband who is a contractor, Steve Srour, and on the eve the remodel we sat in her old dining space having salad and sandwiches discussing the possibilities. A good remodel is so exciting to me. I know that may sound totally geeky, but I’m OK with that. Most people are riveted by other things, but I find the prospect of new counters, lighting, and an island remodel just thrilling. Yes I do.
Her kitchen transformation was recently featured in Ventura Blvd’s annual HOME issue in July… so I wanted to share with you all some of my favorite highlights!
Before: Linda wanted to freshen up the look of these honey-glazed cabinets. The wrought iron accents and “muddy,” distressed tiles, didn’t match the new aesthetic.
After: Linda and Charlie set the tone with all new appliances from The Modernist Collection from Dacor at Snyder Diamond in North Hollywood. They decided to make the kitchen island stand out with a custom grey finish. They chose a beautiful walnut for the top, done by wood artisan Felipe Lopez in Studio City.
Before: The seating area with four chairs at a round table wasn’t ideal for entertaining.
After: Making way more of the space, Linda is able to have the entire neighborhood over! This is the navy “Savannah” rug from NW Rugs in Sherman Oaks.
Work space by day, dinner parties by night!
Before: Another angle of the kitchen before the remodel. Could definitely use a refresher!
Before: The view of the kitchen from entering the space.
After: This matte finish, black metal, custom stove hood with a 3-inch brass band is by Modern Aire in Studio City. I love the mixed metals in this new kitchen!
After: For cabinetry, Linda and the team went with a simple Shaker-style painted in two shades. On the lower cabinets, they used a lacquer that was a copy of Farrow & Ball’s “Down Pipe Grey”. For the uppers (and the entire section by the refrigerator), they lacquered with a copy of F&B’s “All White”.
After: I love the idea of floating, open shelves around the kitchen instead of all enclosed cabinets.
After: Fabulous details in the new dining room. Can’t wait for our next gathering here!
It’s hard to believe these photos are of the same space! What a thrill!
Linda… what are we making over next?!
Here’s to embracing change, xo!
Very nice!