A classically inspired kitchen in Hillsborough — inset cabinetry, honed Carrara marble, and a 48-inch range that respects the home's traditional architecture while delivering every modern convenience.
The new owners of this Hillsborough estate came to us with an ambitious brief: a kitchen that respects the home's traditional architecture while honestly embracing a modern sensibility. They were drawn to clean lines and integrated technology, but they wanted those elements to feel native to the space — not like they'd been added on after the fact.
The project was built around opening the kitchen's connection to the dining and living areas by taking out key walls, and replacing the mismatched rear windows with large openings that properly frame the views beyond.
The living-edge island countertop is the kitchen's focal point — a natural, organic form that softens the precision of the surrounding cabinetry. Custom Greenfield cabinetry and White Macaubas Quartzite perimeter countertops give the space a polished, contemporary character. A breakfast nook at the rear looks out across the kitchen and living areas, while a formal dining zone anchors the opposite end.
Taking out the wall between the kitchen and front living room opened up traffic flow and created a genuine open-plan experience on the first floor. An eating counter along one wall offers a casual option alongside the more formal dining zones — a practical addition for a family that treats this kitchen as the center of daily life.
Floor-to-ceiling openings and wall removals brought views into the kitchen and established the open, light-filled character the owners were after. The living-edge island introduces a sculptural natural element that anchors the room without overwhelming it. Greenfield cabinetry handles storage with both organization and elegance. The breakfast nook creates a comfortable, panoramic spot for the family — the quiet center of a very carefully designed home.