Tour a Rustic Kitchen With an Earthy Color Palette
A down-to-earth kitchen in McLean, VA, draws inspiration from the woods outside.
Traditional Green Kitchen With Two-Tone Cabinets
This rustic kitchen features white oak and dark green cabinets, open shelves and a black range.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
Virginia Family in Their Green Kitchen
This Virginia family's kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
Nature buffs Emily Johnson and Rahul Jampala were thrilled to find a home in a woodsy setting — but they were not so thrilled when they saw that their McLean, Virginia, place had a tiny 165-square-foot kitchen. He likes experimenting with savory dishes, she likes baking her great-grandma’s Swedish treats, and they wanted to be able to spread out. Partnering with designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett, they doubled the room’s size by expanding into a little-used dining room. They installed new cabinets and an island with plenty of storage, and chose design elements that reflect their surroundings. “The rustic look makes our kitchen ultra-usable,” says Emily. “We can beat it up a bit without hurting anything!”
Traditional Kitchen With Two-Tone Cabinets and Oak Island
This traditional kitchen features lime-washed oak and dark green cabinets, a quartz-topped island and lantern lights.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
The Details
Island
At 8 feet long, it has room for a stand mixer, cutting boards and stools (from West Elm) for guests. Now the couple can prep and sauté side by side. Loki and Finnegan, the couple’s Löwchen — aka little lion dogs — are eager taste testers. “Last Thanksgiving,” says Rahul, “we hosted 25 people and made everything from scratch.”
Countertops
The couple preferred quartz for its durability (it’s not porous, so stains won’t sink in). They chose a variety with gold flakes that play off the tone of the cabinets, then used it for the front of the apron sink, too.
Cabinets
Tanya’s company, Unique Kitchens & Baths, built them, using limed white oak on top and a forest green on the bottom. A roll-out pantry shelf holds a microwave and baking supplies, and drawers in the island store cookware and spices.
Lighting
Matte black cage pendants by McGee & Co. with tapered candle bulbs fit with the contemporary pastoral design. On either side of the range hood, sconces in aged brass by Hudson Valley Lighting add a touch of antique glam.
Eat-In Kitchen With Banquette Seating
This dining nook features bench seating, Wishbone chairs and a Tulip table.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
Dining Nook
A Tulip table and Wishbone chairs — both vintage — and a built-in bench make for a cozy spot to enjoy the couple's home cooking.
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