cottage kitchens
New Spin on Nautical Style
Nature-inspired colors and textures give this seaside kitchen a warm, inviting ambience.
WRITTEN BY LAURA SHIMKO
ME A SURING UP. Functionality takes center stage in Jenny's design, both in the abundance of cabinets as well as the oversized island. “I always start with the kitchen layout, thinking through how the space feels and functions, and how the person using it would move through the space," she says. “My team and I spent so much time calibrating what would be stored in each cabinet and how the storage would be laid out."
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF ROBERTS DESIGNED BY JENNY MORRISON, MORRISON DESIGN HOUSE
DESIGNED FOR DURABILITY. Jenny chose materials that served both style and functionality in her design. “The island often takes the most abuse in the kitchen, so we selected white oak for beauty and durability,” she says. “The flooring is rift and quartered white oak, again, for beauty and durability.” The light wood tone evokes the sandy beaches near the home.