Farm-Fresh French
PHOTOGRAPHER: SUKI MEDENCEVIC
When it was time to fashion their new kitchen, the Frenchman and family of this Malibu dwelling called on the team at DeWitt Designer Kitchens.
The original space, which featured an odd angled shape, posed several challenges. Nonetheless, the firm arranged a work triangle to meld with the room’s angular layout. The triangle emphasizes functionality, a must-have for these homeowners who enjoy cooking and who select most of their produce fresh from their personal garden. A pie-cut built-in eating area also proves to be an efficient use of the remaining angled space and serves as an additional place for the clients to prep while sitting comfortably.
To further open up the trapezoidal space, DeWitt removed a previously existing central wall. To compensate, the team installed a beam, which coordinates with the cabinetry. They also removed numerous closets and pantry areas to create a spacious floor plan and a larger entryway. Making up for lost storage space, the room now houses more practical solutions. Areas above cabinets and open shelves provide the clients with opportunities to display French earthenware and copperware. Low-voltage track lighting installed on the exposed wood-plank ceiling further enhances the room’s ambiance. Perched on a Malibu mountaintop, this dwelling now boasts a kitchen to suit its French owner. Learn more about this designer at www.dewittdesignerkitchens.com.
To further open up the trapezoidal space, DeWitt removed a previously existing central wall. To compensate, the team installed a beam, which coordinates with the cabinetry. They also removed numerous closets and pantry areas to create a spacious floor plan and a larger entryway. Making up for lost storage space, the room now houses more practical solutions. Areas above cabinets and open shelves provide the clients with opportunities to display French earthenware and copperware. Low-voltage track lighting installed on the exposed wood-plank ceiling further enhances the room’s ambiance. Perched on a Malibu mountaintop, this dwelling now boasts a kitchen to suit its French owner. Learn more about this designer at www.dewittdesignerkitchens.com.
