The Ultra-Vibey Kitchen

That’s my approach to design — every single thing is spectacular so your eye wants to take in everything at once. I like fewer, better things. For me, each element needs to be a #1.

The stone is Calcutta Viola. Some people are intimidated by the pattern, the contrast, but I like stone with a lot of movement. To me it’s not overpowering, it’s art from the natural world. Next to that stone, I kept the cabinets as simple as they come — they’re just flat-front, painted white oak, no detail. The color is Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa, which is bright but also warm. The floors were original to the house. They’re red oak but bleached to look like white oak.

I love mixing metals, different materials and finishes. It creates depth and dimension. The faucet is Kohler and the hood and range are both Monogram — not many brands offer brass!

I had my woodshop create these and the knobs are intentionally varied in size, both for functionality and to make it playful. Hardware is a place you can really make a room pop. Go for something unexpected and watch it really change your space.

Lots! In order to create a space that you will feel amazing in, you need to find furniture and materials that you connect with. Start to look closely at your inspiration. Take a moment to think about why you connect with that space — be it a room, a store, or restaurant. Look for materials that you instantly have an emotional feeling for. Even the subtle details in a space can help make the room an incredible place to experience. 

Interview by Sophie Donelson