Sonoma Cottage
Redwood on island, white cabs
AFTER: The old carpeting has been replaced with black floor tiles that are ideal for wet feet coming in from the river. The wood-paneled walls have been painted white. Lockwood custom-designed a media cabinet on the back side of the kitchen island. The media cabinet is built out of the same butcher block that tops the kitchen counter. “With the new dining area, it wasn’t necessary to have an island with stools,” Lockwood says. “This layout is more functional and makes the space feel more contemporary.”
AFTER: With the kitchen relocated against the former fireplace wall, it now takes advantage of the natural light coming through the sliding glass doors and the windows above. The area where the kitchen used to be located is now a small dining area. “Getting rid of the fireplace was a sacrifice I was more than willing to make,” Lockwood says. “The new open-concept kitchen is a much better use of space.”
Garden design with succulents
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