When the design process began, Churchill noted that the couple was storing a lot of things in the kitchen that they had not used in more than a year, and that they needed to thin those items out. Now all of the everyday pieces fit into the tall armoire-inspired cabinet on the right. “It was important that the cabinets look authentic rather than trendy,” Churchill says.
Without all of the bulk of typical cabinet arrangements, the room feels much more open. “When it comes to cabinets, if you build it, you will fill it,” Dana says. “I can keep the large items like paella pans and lobster pots I use once a year in the basement.”
Tip: When designing cabinets, finding the right depth is key. The armoire cabinet, for instance, was designed to be deep enough to accommodate dinner plates.
Kitchen table: Hammertown; hooked rug: vintage; chairs: vintage; pendant over kitchen table: CB2