The Freshness of Times Past
For a kitchen Lauren Piasecki is designing for a Tudor in Oakland, it’s about balancing accuracy and modernity. “I want to honor the period with timeless finishes, and also to incorporate elements that are current and fresh while having some reference to the past.” Grasscloth and penny tile provide era-appropriateness while adding texture. The black-on-cream wallpaper certainly doesn’t feel old-fashioned, and Lauren thinks the extra time we’ve spent in our homes has resulted in a desire to try new things. “I think people are willing to take more chances now and bring in some bold patterns.”
In this photo:
Upper left grasscloth
Wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries Vinyl Arrowroot in Sagebrush
Upper left blue tiles
Backsplash: Heath Ceramics G65 Heron Blue
Upper right penny tiles
Accent backsplash: Penny Rounds from Ceramiche Tile & Stone
Lower half floral wallpaper
Accent wallcovering: Farrow & Ball St. Antoine BP 910 from Allegheny Millwork
Lower right hexagonal tile
Accent floor tile: Waterworks Gray Carrara 3" Mosaic
Lower right fabric (under tiles)
Banquette upholstery: Verellen Laundered Casual Linen Bronze from Weisshouse
Lower right square tile
Countertops: Cambria Rose Bay Matte
Lower right square wood tile
Stool finish: Rove Concepts Walnut
Woven wood shades: Inspired Shades Tahiti Clay from Budget Blinds of Downtown Pittsburgh
Cabinet Finish: Showplace Cabinets Rockport Gray Wash from Black Cherry Design
Bamboo Toothbrush from Black Cherry Design Shop
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE BRYCE
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