This small cottage now boasts one of the best kitchen islands we've ever seen.

The owners’ wish list for their new kitchen was tailored to their interests: he is a home chef, and they’re both avid collectors of antiques and are passionate about vintage items and historic architecture. The new space checks off all their boxes and more.

The Designer

Carol Reed Interior Design
 

Favourite Features

• Originally enclosed in a small room, the kitchen was relocated across from the living room to create a large open-concept kitchen/ living area. Shifting an exterior wall opened up views to the water and increased the natural light.
• The custom kitchen, which was hand- built by a local cabinetmaker, maintains the Craftsman-style character of the 1940s cottage and has stayed true to its natural, wild surroundings. The entire project was completed by local tradespeople.

• Although it’s not a naturally bright and airy space, the interior is washed in a warm off-white and anchored with moody forest shades like deep teal and amber walnut to blend in with the cottage’s surroundings.
• The kitchen was designed around the original wood windows. All of the interior doors were also retained, as were the original floors, which were painted. 

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