The Seattle Table: A Traditional Kitchen, Honored
A Seattle kitchen designed for an Italian-born client who asked for Tuscany-style elegance — in modern proportion, with modern convenience, but with the warmth that brought her there in the first place.
The original kitchen had the bones of a working kitchen but not the floor space. We doubled it. The new layout makes room for serious cooking, family meals, and the breakfast nook the family had always wanted but never had.
The result reads as traditional, but the workings are contemporary: granite countertops, integrated refrigeration, generous storage. The visible language is classic Tuscany. The behind-the-scenes is precise modern engineering.
Tuscany, in a Seattle Kitchen
The client, originally from Italy, wanted a modern version of classic Tuscany-style elegance. We focused on fine craftsmanship and attention to detail — beautiful finishes and unique touches that create a welcoming ambiance. Granite countertops and an integrated refrigerator blend seamlessly into the classic design, proving that style and function can stay on the same side.
Antique accent tiles in soft colors bring energy to the room. Golden details on the exhaust hood reference the warmth of the Tuscan sun. Above the island, a custom iron chandelier with crystal beads adds a touch of modern elegance that ties the room together.
The Work Begins With One Conversation
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A traditional kitchen, honored — Seattle, Washington.
Doubling the Floor Plan
The original kitchen was 254 square feet of functional but constrained space. The brief required doubling that footprint while keeping the room feeling continuous with the rest of the house. A traditional Tuscan kitchen, in a modern Seattle home, with twice the floor area — every decision had to thread that needle.
Practical features couldn’t compromise the look. The integrated refrigerator, the smart appliances, the deep cabinetry — all of it had to disappear behind a traditional millwork language.
“Traditional craft, modern convenience — done well, you can’t see the seam.”
Storage as a Design Element
To make the kitchen practical, we paired generous closed cabinets with open shelving. The open shelves keep daily-use pieces in reach without crowding the room — the closed cabinets hide what shouldn’t be on display. Both contribute to the visual rhythm of the wall.
An armchair in the corner gives the chef a place to sit. A side table holds recipe books in easy reach. The granite island carries the cooking work; the breakfast nook handles family meals. The room does what it was asked to do.
Every layer was designed to look like it had always been there — not added on, not rebuilt. The seams disappear.
Frequently Asked
The work in this portfolio is the standard we hold ourselves to on every project — not just the celebrated ones. We take on a limited number of engagements each year, which means the projects we commit to receive our full attention from the first conversation through the final installation. If you’re considering a renovation, a new build, or a full redesign, tell us about your space. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit — and what working together would look like.
Your space should hold you. Every time you walk in.
