A modern take on classic British style brings a Victorian row house elegantly up to date.
Basement kitchen An IKEA butcher-block
countertop was professionally stained and sealed, a job that should be left to the experts if you want it to last, Stephanie advises. The cabinetry is a mix of stock IKEA boxes and custom
doors. Salvaged from a nunnery, the table seats eight; its top was wrapped in stainless steel so it could serve as extra prep space.