ON THE RANGE: A backsplash of Pietra Grey marble clads the range wall; the hood is boxed in drywall for an understated effect.
Architecture firm Fowlkes Studio was tasked with bringing a new level of functionality to a vintage home in Northwest DC. The linchpin of the plan: relocating the small, dark kitchen to an under-utilized family room, which offered abundant natural light in a more central spot in the house. The original kitchen became a butler’s pantry featuring dedicated storage for each family member, a dog-washing tub and a prep zone for gardening and cooking. “The remodel activated the spaces without adding new square footage,” explains principal VW Fowlkes, who collaborated with co-principal Catherine Fowlkes on the project.
The kitchen boasts clean-lined peripheral cabinetry and a central island with seating. In the pantry, a brick floor, farm sink and marble counters convey a classic look.
Architecture: VW Fowlkes, AIA, LEED AP; Catherine Fowlkes, AIA, Fowlkes Studio. Contractor: Ley, Ltd.