Seaside Retreat

This compact kitchen works well for entertaining and everyday preparation. A small buffet is built into the wall opposite the island and there is a pantry/laundry combination. This space is located in the centre of the house and a stained glass window above the refrigerator lets in lots of light from the back entry. The lightly washed birch shaker cabinets and oak/purpleheart counters were built by the owner. The slate on the floor was used as the impetus for the colour scheme for the house. Purple and blue gray slate are easily accessible in the area. Photo: Margaret Ryall