Designing the Designer's Home

Modern Kitchen, Green Cabinets, Kitchen Island, Stovetop, Contemporary Neutral Kitchen

"From soft coastal hues to custom cabinetry, a thoughtfully edited home designed for beauty, function, and effortless living."

Location: Huntington Bay, Long Island

Photography: Nicole Larson

Type: Residential Kitchen

Cabinetry: Wellsford Cabinetry

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I’ll be the first to admit that I am the world’s hardest client. When it came to remodeling our own home, I had a hard time choosing. So many options! Ultimately, I focused on a style that would complement our beach house (which gets regularly trampled by our busy family, our revolving door of summer parties, and, of course, Fred and Ella), while maintaining a contemporary, minimalist feel. 

Muted Green Cabinets, Modern Kitchen, Silver Sink , White Kitchen
A modern kitchen with a white marble island, a stainless steel stove, and a chandelier hanging from a ceiling with skylights. The kitchen has white cabinets, wooden wall vents, and some plants and decorative items on the island.
Neutral contemporary kitchen, Green Cabinets, Coco bead Chandeleir

My house is bathed in sun and painted in Benjamin Moore’s Alabaster, as well as Scalamandre’s durable, forgiving Hopsack performance fabric. I used oatmeal tones in the living spaces, white oak on the floors, and linen and natural textures, most of which are slip covers for easy care. In a small home, it’s easy to do too much, so I was careful to edit the furniture and art to keep only what made the space look curated.

Muted Green Panel ready Fridge, Fridge that looks like cabinets, full length kitchen storage shelves
Modern Bar with Green Cabinets and Tile

In the kitchen, I leaned a bit more transitional, with inset thick doors specially designed for me in an extra deep profile, from my favorite kitchen cabinet manufacturer, Wellsford Custom Cabinetry. I created my own shade, which at first glance may look off-white, but is really leaning towards a soft green. We chose a complete Thermador package, and I could not be happier with the way it functions and looks. I have so many favorite parts, but make sure you check out my walk-in pantry, where I completely changed the vibe and went cozy and dark, and also my apothecary coffee bar, and the walnut interior, which I custom-designed for my kitchen pantry cabinet.

Bright, modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops, and natural light from skylights and windows. A large island has a white vase with greenery, and there are built-in appliances and barstools at the island, with a skylight and chandelier overhead.

Check out the hidden door in the cabinetry that leads to a walk in pantry. This hidden gem helps keep all of my counter appliances organized and within reach, but off the counters in the primary kitchen, and it also houses my paneled freezer, more food storage and larger platters and cookware.

Hidden pantry, stone countertop walk in pantry
View through a doorway showing a bright, modern dining area with a table, four chairs, and sliding glass doors to an outdoor yard with trees and a white fence. Two black pendant lights hang above the table.
A modern dining area with a gray rectangular table, six wicker chairs, a glass vase with green plants, a white tablecloth with blue stripes, a white paneled wall, a mounted flat-screen TV, and large windows overlooking a fenced yard with trees and a blue roof in the background. The ceiling has two skylights and three black pendant lights.
A laundry room with a washer and dryer stacked vertically, light-colored wooden cabinets, a small window, and a pair of black shoes on the floor near the door.
A bathroom vanity with a white countertop, a mirror, three silver faucets, a potted plant, a wall-mounted soap or paper towel dispenser, electrical outlets, and drawers in a wood finish. The wall behind has a textured, vertical striped pattern, and a window with curtains is reflected in the mirror.
A modern bathroom vanity with light wood cabinets, a white countertop, a built-in sink, a mirror, a potted plant, and a textured gray accent wall. There is a window with a beige Roman shade and ceiling lights.
A modern bathroom with a white square vessel sink, a chrome faucet, a rectangular mirror with rounded edges, a wall-mounted towel rack with a white towel, a toilet paper roll on a wall-mounted holder, and a beige tiled wall.
A laundry room with white cabinets, a white countertop, and a stacked washer and dryer. A white shirt is hanging on a drying rack, and there is a potted plant on the counter.
Modern bathroom with a wall-mounted showerhead, a toilet, and minimal decor.
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