A classic kitchen renovation in a 1930s Little Silver Colonial, opening the previously closed floor plan while honoring the home's traditional character. This project features custom cabinetry with furniture-quality details, soapstone countertops, and a careful structural modification to connect the kitchen with the living spaces.
Scope: Kitchen renovation with wall removal, structural beam, custom cabinetry, soapstone countertops, new flooring, and period-appropriate details
Materials & Specifications
Premium materials selected to deliver lasting quality and design excellence
Cabinetry
Custom inset cabinetry with glass-front uppers in Benjamin Moore Dove Wing
Countertops
Honed black soapstone with natural oiling patina
Backsplash
Hand-made subway tile in warm white
Flooring
Site-finished red oak to match existing home
Hardware
Unlacquered brass bin pulls and latches
Appliances
- BlueStar 36" range in white
- Panel-ready Sub-Zero refrigerator
- Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
Designer’s Statement
Little Silver's Colonials have wonderful bones that deserve respect. Opening the floor plan required careful structural work, and every material was selected to feel appropriate to the home's era. The soapstone is an authentic period choice that only grows more beautiful with use.
“Our home finally flows the way modern families live, but it still feels like a 1930s Colonial should. The soapstone develops more character every day—we love watching it age.”
The Mitchell Family
Little Silver, NJ
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