Project Cumberland
For #RCIProjectCumberland (aka #ProjectThatsCool) we drew inspiration from natural landscapes found in Colorado and New Mexico. Our intention behind this design was to create a space that rejuvenates this family at home just as much as their travels do. Deliberate design choices with a keen eye for balance makes this project a standout for all things organic and peaceful.
Kitchen
What began as a humble yet dysfunctional kitchen layout, has now become a comfortably tranquil kitchen with every square inch considered. With thoughtful incorporation of earthy colors and organic textures while balancing the light and dark elements of the space, this kitchen not only works in tandem with the family’s needs - but also transports them to their happy place.
Crucial features of this design include a gorgeous Taj Mahal quartzite countertop island that can easily support seating for nine people.
Filled with clever storage solutions throughout, the carte blanche cardamom island is just the beginning of this thoughtful floor plan. Trash bins are seamlessly disguised within a deep pull out drawer, while the center drawers are crafted specifically for hand towels, various kitchen appliances (equipped with built-in outlets, of course) and a bread box. Specialty drawers have been fitted to accommodate anything you can think of - from lazy susans for tupperware and tall drawers for cutting boards and oils, to open shelving deliberately shaped for plants and decor - every part of this kitchen has been designed with a purpose. And to further prove that point; dog food bowls and storage that can be tucked away at will was also accounted for in this pet-friendly design.
The cabinets boast a full overlay skinny shaker style, with v-groove detail and occasional shaker reeded glass to maintain consistency in the design, while adding textural interest and hidden storage. Cabinet fronts also disguise bulky appliances, giving this space an elevated look.
Aged brass and polished nickel hardware make key appearances within various corners of the room, maintaining balance within the space as a whole. This is also evident in the pendant lights chosen to create distinguishable areas, as can be seen above the desk.
Elements of this design worth highlighting include the microcement vent hood and moroccan mosaic tile backsplash that provide visual depth and center the space. Custom walnut beams add dimension and ground the heart of this home.
Living Room
Coffee Bar
The refined comfort of the kitchen is carried over into the living room, where balance is achieved through continued use of organic materials and thoughtful customization of shape. Boxy angles were traded for rounded archways and a microcement overmantle that now extends to the ceiling, drawing the eye up to the impressive height of this space. Shape remains tastefully playful with inclusion of differing clay tiles for the fireplace hearth. A new cut out on the left side of the fire box makes for subtle visual interest while creating symmetry when viewed with the entertainment alcove to the right of the fireplace.
Natural white oak stains the cabinetry, custom shelving for sound equipment, and the backdrop behind the TV mount, which was then coupled with a Taj Mahal quartzite countertop - honoring the design of the space as a whole to mirror the materials used in the kitchen.
This entrance is also fitted with an archway, but with a natural white oak trim to inspire a unique mood for this bonus space. Rich walnut cabinetry compliments the forest green backsplash, bringing warmth to this cozy coffee nook. The skinny shaker style cabinets surround a Thermador coffee machine with a secret pull-out shelf - perfectly situated to set a coffee mug or two. Mixed metals make a seamless appearance once more by featuring materials already seen in the surrounding spaces; from a polished nickel faucet to bronze hardware pulls, these selected pieces enhance and harmonize with the rest of this space.
Powder Bathroom
It was important for them to spread the tranquility of their home to as many spaces as possible, and we didn’t spare any shortage of effort in making that desire a reality.
Hand-formed clay sconces flank an oval mirror trimmed to mimic the iron hardware of the vanity, soft shapes find their way into this earthy interior. Adobe-inspired tiling ground the floor of this small but impactful space. Designed to continue just slightly up the wall and through the drop-step into the shower, the illusion of symmetry is cleverly formed. The 2x2 zellige wall tile gives off an organic spa-like interior with full faucet and shower-head system, completing this wetroom look favored by the clients.
Primary Bathroom
Finishing off this pueblo-inspired style is the primary bathroom, with choice characteristics at every turn. Upon entering, the first thing that catches your eye is the stunning antique-style closet door that separates the main closet from the bathroom, flanked by a shaker style linen closet with reeded detail. The same natural white oak stain can be seen in the cabinetry beneath the his and her wash stations, topped with honed Porto Venere quartzite countertops that continue over to the vanity. Built-in organization is key in this area, as various accessories and supplies require resourceful use of the storage space.
Alabaster walls make this custom archway into the wetroom that much more eye-catching, while the freestanding tub, convenient niches and gorgeous paneled window provide natural light that illuminates the space. A microcement finish and teak wood ceilings offer the perfect counterbalance between light and dark, while the overall essence promotes serenity. As the place where our clients begin and end their days, we wanted to ensure this design made them feel refreshed and restored both morning and night.
