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