What followed over the next several months was iteration after iteration after iteration, with feedback each time—until one clicked, and the couple finally found what they were looking for. Today, the kitchen is a far cry from its original version, with sage cabinetry and breezy finishes that nod to nature. “It really isn’t the same kitchen we moved into 10 years ago,” Eric muses. “It has got a whole new lease of life.”
Location: Portland, Oregon
The before: The kitchen was dated and worn. Some of the cabinets and appliances were beginning to break, no longer serving a purpose. “For a couple that cooks and entertains regularly, the storage and work space was lacking as well. The heavy cherry cabinets weren’t the light, fresh feel Ana and Eric wished for,” says Casey.
The inspiration: “I took inspiration from Ana and Eric’s favorite museums and spaces,” shares Casey, whose points of reference included The Walker in Minneapolis, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Portland’s Snow Peak, and Stockholm’s Ett Hem. What also served as the point of departure was the couple’s love of clean, contemporary interiors and natural materials.
Budget: “Enough to justify Casey’s wonderful efforts,” laughs Ana.
Square footage: 350 square feet
Main ingredients:
Paint: Benjamin Moore’s Rushing River
Cabinetry: Custom designs by Portland-based construction and woodcraft company Hammer & Hand
Flooring: French oak from California Classics’s Mediterranean Hardwood collection
Island chandelier: The TR Bulb, Suspension Frame by Tim Rundle
Counters and backsplash: Dramatic dolomite slabs
Dining table pendant: The Huxley design by Park Studio LA
Appliances: All from East Bank Appliances
Range: A design from Blue Star’s Platinum series
Wine column and fridge: Both from Sub Zero
Steam oven: A built-in design from Wolf