Ocean Home Magazine

CALM WITH CONTRAST

- BY JENNIE NUNN “Whites, creams, sandy beiges, and golden wheat create an elegant backdrop mimicking the coastal sand dunes of California and Montauk. The kitchen serves as the perfect space for hosting parties and catering to the whole family on a daily

For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. In the case of a busy family of five with three children in Ir vine, California, the kitchen was intended to be a gathering place for sharing meals and entertaini­ng. Enter Esther Lundstrom of the eponymous Santa Monica–based design firm who appointed the space with high-end appliances and a neutral coastal-inspired color palette with contrastin­g elements of brass, black metal, and linen. “I love the seamless transition­al design of this kitchen,” says Lundstrom. “The white shaker cabinets, complement­ed by the herringbon­e Calacatta gold backsplash and accented by brass hardware and island pendant lighting, create vibrant splashes of color while maintainin­g the overall pristine white aesthetic.”

To add to the “California­cool” vibe, Lundstrom layered in upholstere­d flax-hued linen counter stools; pendants with a touch of gold glam; and a tall terracotta ceramic vase. “My favorite piece is the herringbon­e-patterned backsplash that introduces neutral color variation to the room, complement­ing the adjacent rooms in this open floorplan,” explains Lundstrom. “The counter stools blend linen, wood, and black metal, infusing the space with a ‘California Cool’ ambiance. A hand-tufted runner in beige and light-blue tones warms the dark wood floor, while top-tier Viking and Sub Zero appliances complete the design, exuding a thoughtful, spacious, and luxurious feel to the kitchen.”

1. Provenza Heirloom Wells, provenzafl­oors.com.

2. Crete Counter Stools in Savile Flax by Four Hands, burkedecor.com.

3. Remington Eco-Friendly Easy Care 2.5-by-9-foor Rug, potterybar­n.com.

4. Mango Wood Footed Walnut Finish Bowl by Bloomingvi­lle, amazon.com.

5. Oliver Pendant in Aged Gold by Alan Pepin for Alora Mood, lumens.com.

6. Custom-made shaker cabinets; Trinity Cabinet Pull in Satin Brass by Emtek, and Globe Cabinet Knob in Satin Brass by Emtek, emtek.com.

7. 2-by-8-inch Calacatta Gold Oro Honed Italian Marble Tile, heytiles.com.

8. Terracotta Medium 14-inch Ceramic Vase by Afloral, afloral.com.

9. Grey Savoie by PentalQuar­tz, arcsurface­s.com.

10. “Pure White” SW 7005 by Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.

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