Kitchen of the Week: Bold Chevrons for a Backsplash
Blue and white zigzags punctuate an otherwise all-white kitchen, completely gutted and redesigned for a Northern California homeowner
Having grown up in this home, this San Rafael, California, homeowner was ready for a brand-new look — including a dramatically different kitchen. After gutting the space, interior designer Alison Davin of Jute Interior Design put in classic Shaker cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, accessorizing only with a bold and bright backsplash. An open layout visually expands the 12- by 12-foot space.
Surrounded by white cabinetry and countertops, the brilliant backsplash is the kitchen's immediate focal point. The clients wanted a glass backsplash and something fun. Davin worked with them to find a textile they both loved, and used that as inspiration.
Working with Ann Sacks, Davin custom designed the size, pattern and color palette of the glass tiles.
Range: Bertazzoni
Working with Ann Sacks, Davin custom designed the size, pattern and color palette of the glass tiles.
Range: Bertazzoni
The clients also had a banquette on their kitchen wish list. The cozy seating area allows their girls to have friends over and snack in the kitchen.
Wall paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore; pendant: Niche Modern
Wall paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore; pendant: Niche Modern
The banquette was built around the table, which the clients had custom made and loved. Davin had the exterior wall bumped out a bit so the banquette could fit into the kitchen's open layout.
Storage built into the banquette seating holds table linens and place settings.
Roman shade fabric: Kelly Wearstler at Lee Jofa; bench fabric: Osborne + Little; table: custom by Andrew Woodside Carter; chair: Icon Stacking Chair, AllModern
Storage built into the banquette seating holds table linens and place settings.
Roman shade fabric: Kelly Wearstler at Lee Jofa; bench fabric: Osborne + Little; table: custom by Andrew Woodside Carter; chair: Icon Stacking Chair, AllModern
A swing door leads in and out of the kitchen. Davin installed floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to the left of the door for the family's pantry.
Countertops: Caesarstone; cabinetry: custom Shaker; flooring: oak hardwood; hardware: Linnea; pendant: Restoration Hardware; refrigerator: Liebherr