BEFORE
Divided from the rest of the home by two awkward half-walls, this Falmouth, ME kitchen felt dark and outdated. Additionally, the pantry was hidden behind a door, which didn’t allow for good workflow. Designer Caitlin Tucker of Arcadia Kitchen and Bath was given the task of creating a French country vibe in the updated kitchen while delivering an improved sense of brightness, flow and connection between spaces, as well as ample storage.
AFTER
White upper cabinetry is offset by cabinetry in a neutral shade of powder blue, which provides just enough color without being overpowering. Charcoal slate flooring furthers the sense of elegance, while polished chrome cabinet and drawer pulls modeled after bamboo bring a nature-inspired touch. The clients embraced the veining and character of Carrara marble for the countertops, even with its tendency to patina over time, as this is reflective of the French country “beauty in imperfection” philosophy.
The obvious star of the kitchen is another French motif symbolizing luck, the rooster mural on the backsplash behind the Bertazzoni range – dubbed “Reginald” – which was hand painted by a local artist.
The pantry, no longer shut away behind a door but featured beneath an arched entryway, also received a radical facelift. The reimagined nook features a pastoral Delft tile backsplash that pops against the neutral white cabinetry carried over from the kitchen.
