Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - 100

LEFT An exterior sink area fea-

tures concrete countertops
from Gunnells Concrete and
an antique zinc sink that can
be hosed down after cleaning
the catch of the day.

SOURCES
DESIGNER: Sandy Lucas,

Lucas Eilers Design
Assoc.; ARCHITECT:
Michael Dreef, EGA;
BUILDER: Doug LeBoeuf,
Leboeuf Homes;
PHOTOGRAPHER:

Julie Soefer

KITCHEN

CABINETS: Custom by

LeBoeuf Homes/Ronnie
Adams Carpentry;
CABINET HARDWARE:

"The second island is also a great space for a second cook in the kitchen
because it's usually all-hands on deck when meals are being prepared," said
the designer."The range can accommodate two turkeys for Thanksgiving, and
having two dishwashers allows for easy cleanup after a party."
Lucas chose soapstone for the perimeter countertops and the working
island, and the other island features a lighter raw concrete. She chose two
different materials to give each of the islands its own feel.
It was important to the clients to have ample windows in the kitchen to
bring the outdoors in and fill it with natural light. A double-hung window on
the right of the space opens onto an exterior ledge in the outdoor dining porch
so that people standing on either side can serve food and drinks back and forth.
According to Lucas, the color and material palette came from the project
surroundings, such as the warmer hues of the sun, cool blues of the sea and
sky and soft, sandy neutrals. To stay in tune with the historic architecture of
Galveston, she chose reclaimed brick for the kitchen backsplash.
"All the walls - and even the hood - are wrapped in shiplap, which gives
durability and warmth to the space," said Lucas.
Because of the home's location, the original plan for the flooring was to
use a vinyl or tile product that simulates real wood. The designer eventually
chose an engineered, antique French oak because it has a softer, warmer feel
and finish that can be imitated but not reproduced in vinyl or tile products.
The open-rafter ceilings are stained gray with recessed cable lighting in
between. Also included in the lighting plan are lanterns over the dining table,
pendants over the island and sconces over the kitchen windows.

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BATHING BY THE SEA

For the master, the clients wanted a light, airy,
open space with colors that also depict those of the
sun, ocean and sky. Since it is on the main floor, the
colors chosen are also compatible with the living
spaces on that level.
"In this home, each bath has a different concrete-patterned tile for the wainscot and backsplash," said Lucas, and explained that she used
concrete tiles instead of wallpaper because of the
humidity."This tile is another element that helped
us decide on the colors for this bathroom."
The clients didn't want a tub in the master,
which paved the way for a large, walk-in shower.
The space offers ample light from a high window
and a generous built-in bench.
To stay in tune with the low-maintenance vibe
necessary for a beach house, Lucas chose porcelain tile for the floors and quartz countertops. To
make the most of the ceiling height - 11 feet - she
installed linen towers on either side of the sinks, as
well as custom mirrors.
The sconces provide functional lighting on either side of the custom mirrors and over the sinks.

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Water Street Brass
Hardware; COUNTERTOPS:
Caesarstone & Walker
Zanger; DISHWASHER:
KitchenAid; FAUCETS:
Waterstone; FLOORING:
Custom Floors Unlimited;
HOOD: Best; ICE MACHINE:
KitchenAid; LIGHTING:
Circa Lighting, Nora
Lighting & The Urban
Electric Co.; MICROWAVE
DRAWER: Sharp; RANGE:
Wolf; REFRIGERATION &
WINE STORAGE: Sub-Zero;
SINK: Julien

MASTER BATH

FAUCETS: Watermark;

FLOORING: Walker Zanger;
LIGHTING: Lighting Trea

& The Urban Electric
Co.; MIRRORS: National
Arts Vanity Mirrors;
SHOWER TILE: Daltile &
Walker Zanger; VANITY
BACKSPLASH: Alkusari;
VANITY COUNTERTOP:

Caesarstone; VANITY
HARDWARE: Ashley
Norton Hardware &
Newport Brass

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