Bethesda homeowners turned to Josh Hildreth Interiors to devise an overhaul of their kitchen, dining area and pantry. “We gutted the spaces and reimagined them with a 19th-century-barn aesthetic,” says founder Josh Hildreth, who conveyed the desired look via vintage and artisanal architectural features. Antique chestnut columns and beams embellish the kitchen ceiling, which is clad in wire-brushed, reclaimed shiplap oak; the pantry and dining area ceiling panels are made of V-groove ash. The same chestnut clads existing structural columns that have been reduced to less obtrusive proportions.

Antique stone flooring imported from the Cotswolds distinguishes the pantry, and hand-painted French tiles create a focal point above the range. Swedish antiques are interspersed with Wood-Mode kitchen cabinetry and Brookhaven pantry cabinets (both sourced through Aidan Design) to conjure a collected-over-time look.
A second door to the pantry improved circulation throughout the refinished space, which now features an attractive approach from the garage (the home’s main point of entry) and a workspace for flower arranging. A new fireplace beckons from the dining area, where an 18th-century Swedish chandelier hangs above the table.

Project Highlights

• Kodiak Brown granite kitchen counters and Imperial Danby marble pantry counters
• Waterworks farmhouse sink and backsplash in glossy, crackle finish
• Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances
• Ashley Norton hardware

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