70 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM storybook rewrite esmond.com Bynn’s design included squaring off the end of the house, which allowed for an enclosed walk-in pantry. With a full refresh from flooring to fixtures, the entire kitchen bears a quiet Old World character while keeping a firm grip on modern practicality. The nostalgic custom French range with polished brass hard- {home & design} ware sits amid dark cabinetry with green undertones, topped with white quartz counters. The opposite wall and three-seat island feature white oak cabinetry with marbled gray porcelain slab counters. Blending right in, a beverage bar with cooler nestles by the pantry. As the family hub and new favorite space, “The kitchen far exceeded what they thought was possible,” Bynn says. “I design each room holistically,” taking into account lifestyle, function and appearance, the San Carlos designer explains. Bynn says this project exemplifies the Peninsula’s design climate, the midpoint between San Francisco and Silicon Valley sophistication, with its own sense of laid-back luxury and a strong indoor-outdoor connection. Today, when guests walk the idyllic path and enter the home, a frosted light fixture evoking a budded branch greets them, a visual tie to the garden that hints of the natural harmony within. “I’m privileged to be working with these homeowners, who trusted me so much to bring this to life for them,” says Bynn. As Hans Christian Anderson observed, “Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.” ABOVE: A load-bearing brick column stuck out like a sore thumb in the middle of the kitchen. It was removed in the remodel and hasn’t been missed.
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