Wentworth

Kitchen Remodel

Barnaby Woods, Northwest Washington, DC

The rectangular furniture-like kitchen island is echoed by a bespoke walnut dining table of similar proportions. Rectilinear forms are repeated throughout the space, in everything from the choice of subway tile to the cabinet fronts to the proportions of the framed openings.
The new custom built-in dry bar with wine storage acts as a focal point for an existing entry which bisects the open space and defines the family room from the dining area.
The architectural design incorporates framed openings which define the kitchen, dining room, bar, and family room, while allowing for informal, modern living. The rhythm of the openings acts as an organizational system for design choices including the color palette, lighting, and furniture selections.
We reorganized the space to provide more storage in a smaller footprint, and removed unnecessary walls to open up the space (in a pleasing enfilade) to provide light and woodland views throughout.
Remodeled kitchen features a custom island to provide set space for buffet-style dining, large-scale subway tile in a zigzag pattern, votive-like frosted glass fixture in the dining area, and pendants reminiscent of hurricane lamps to provide understated yet ample lighting. Each remodeled area has a blue-gray focal point (countertops and island cabinetry in kitchen, painted accent wall in dining area, and dry bar between the dining and family rooms).
The rectangular furniture-like kitchen island is echoed by a bespoke walnut dining table of similar proportions. Rectilinear forms are repeated throughout the space, in everything from the choice of subway tile to the cabinet fronts to the proportions of the framed openings.