PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 77 a distinct mid-century modern beat to this uplifting haven for work or relaxation. Set loose on the dark, dated kitchen, Shea and Dimitra took it from somber to celebratory. Where neutral tiles had faded into the walls, a three-toned Moroccan tile backsplash now flows in waves about the room. The formerly dark wood cupboards and island sport vibrant Cook’s Blue paint by Farrow & Ball. Above them, glass-doored uppers create more storage in previously unused space. Shea also renovated the existing cupboard guts to create the pantry and designed fridge doors to keep it hidden, all within the existing footprint. Details matter. The original arch, adorned by the backsplash, still houses the range hood and includes a cookbook niche. Above the island, which extends a bit longer than before, a powdercoated custom light fixture matches the cabinets. On the eat-in end, Shea swapped out the old bar stools for custom new ones with fun fabric. Replacing chrome, the lustrous unlacquered brass hardware and faucets will acquire a natural patina with use. Brighter marble countertops outshine the old granite. “We just took the basic layout and gave it new life,” Shea says. The dramatic, yet mostly cosmetic, update took very little time to complete, she explains. Carrying the pigment passion downstairs, a place the owners seldom went, Shea designed a gaming room for the owners’ middle school-aged son. The custom cabinetry drenched in green (not emerald but olive-inspired Pretty Ugly by Backdrop) and grasscloth wall coverings from Phillip Jeffries echo the foliage outside. Immersing the room with natural light, custom French doors with distinctive hardware open to a diamond-patterned patio. Versatility in mind, Shea arranged nesting tables and the homeowners’ end table near the cushy sofa. Making it and the chair user-friendly for kids and the much-loved family dogs, Shea chose durable outdoor upholstery fabrics. Tucked near the game room, a kitchenette features a retro
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