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A 1940s home stays true
to its design roots
By Carrie Whitney
I
N A HOME NEAR THE GETTY IN
LOS ANGELES, a kitchen last updated in the 1990s begged for
more function, more lighting and
more appeal. The easy solution
would have been to gut it, knock
out walls and create an open, modern space, but the homeowner was
not interested in expanding the footprint. The
scale of the house reflects the period in which
it was built, and with features like original steel
windows, the goal of the renovation, which also
included the master bathroom, was to remodel in
keeping with the home's heritage.
Designers Kenneth Boyer and Kristin Gunnette, partners at L.A.-based Atelier k, modernized these two important rooms while honoring
the home's colonial revival architecture by implementing custom-designed elements, which also
blend with the client's antique furniture and distinctive art collection.
CHANGES ABOVE & BELOW
THIS PAGE The countertops
and backsplash in lightly
veined Calacatta impart a
light and fresh appearance in
the kitchen.
Custom barstools and
elegant pendants add
sophistication to the English
farmhouse design.
In the kitchen, all the floors were removed and replaced with engineered hardwood in a 4-in. plank
with a maple finish. Although larger planks are
popular today, the designers chose "a color and a
size that remained true to the scale of the house,"
according to Gunnette.
While the footprint of the kitchen needed to
remain the same, the ceiling called for big changes. The designers were challenged by its multiple
pitches, which created an awkward appearance.
Interestingly, the intent during the earlier renovation had been to open up the low 1940s ceiling
height by adding the pitched areas, but the effect
was not one of airiness.
"With the combination of the earth tones and
the crazy angles going on, it was a little unsettling,"
said Gunnette, who had worked with the client for
more than a decade and knew that her style had
evolved into one that is clean and sophisticated -
"more of a classic English farmhouse look."
It was the designers who proposed raising and
leveling the ceiling. When the client started the
remodeling process, she had not wanted to get an
architect or engineer involved because she did not
want to do a major structural renovation. However,
Atelier k was able to consult with an architect in a
low-key manner that kept the client comfortable so
that the ceiling changes could take place.The team
also consulted with a lighting designer, and the updated lighting scheme makes the kitchen feel larger
even without expanding the footprint. Recessed
lights were strategically placed and built into the
drywall, creating the clean look that was desired.
Although AC ducts were located in the attic
above, the designers were able to move them.
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Contents
Editor’s Note
NKBA Note
Happenings
Trends New technology in today’s home
Tech Savvy ABCs of the smart home operating system
Skill Set Keys to solving the labor shortage challenge
Hot Topic A look at today’s holistic home
Better Business A look at the future K&B designer
NKBA’s Hall of Fame Honoring careers of service & innovation
CEDIA Expo What’s not to miss at this year’s show
Readers’ Choice Award Winners
Small Spaces Powder room perfection
Design With Kitchen renovation on a family farm
Universal Design Bath & kitchen for a couple’s future
Before & After Vacation home gets a much-needed update
Solutions Modern farmhouse overcomes obstacles
What’s Hot Smart fixtures & appliances
What’s Cool Everywhere else
Kitchen update reflects its 1940s roots
The perfect kitchen & bath for a beach haven
Last Word Designer shares tools for success
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Tech Savvy ABCs of the smart home operating system
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Skill Set Keys to solving the labor shortage challenge
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - 37
Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Hot Topic A look at today’s holistic home
Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - 39
Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Better Business A look at the future K&B designer
Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - 41
Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - NKBA’s Hall of Fame Honoring careers of service & innovation
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - CEDIA Expo What’s not to miss at this year’s show
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Readers’ Choice Award Winners
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Small Spaces Powder room perfection
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Design With Kitchen renovation on a family farm
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Universal Design Bath & kitchen for a couple’s future
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Before & After Vacation home gets a much-needed update
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Solutions Modern farmhouse overcomes obstacles
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - What’s Hot Smart fixtures & appliances
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - What’s Cool Everywhere else
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Kitchen update reflects its 1940s roots
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - The perfect kitchen & bath for a beach haven
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Kitchen & Bath Business - July/August 2019 - Last Word Designer shares tools for success
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