There will be more reveals to come for our Carmel-by-the-Sea project, but we couldn’t wait to show you the butler’s pantry, the first finished space! Let’s start with a before & after.
This Spanish-style home allowed us to stretch our wings a bit, as it is not a common form of architecture in the Chicagoland area. You’ll see more of those influences when the kitchen reveal comes, but there are hints of it here in the butler’s pantry. We wanted to stay true to this style, but brighten things up from the original cabinetry and finish choices. The light gray paint on the built-ins accomplishes this, but the dark stain inside the open top cabinets helps stay true to the style, and echos the dark ceiling beams.
These Waterworks leather and brass pulls are also at home in this architectural style. We sourced these gorgeous pulls in person during a visit to the Waterworks showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.
The handmade clay tile is a natural choice here, too. The uneven distribution of the material and variation in color from tile to tile gives great texture and depth to the backsplash.
Located just behind the kitchen, the butler’s pantry also shares space with a cozy den, so makes the perfect spot to keep barware and glassware.
We can’t wait to show you the rest of this project! Stay tuned!
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