A stone-colored kitchen combined with a granite countertop
The comprehensive renovation before you all began with the kitchen.
The couple, who had previously made do with a small kitchen that came with the house when they purchased it, eventually felt it was time for a change. After living in the house for several years, with their daughters growing up and their love for entertaining guests increasing, they realized that the kitchen had become too small for their needs and no longer served their lifestyle.
The most significant design decision was to merge the adjacent home office/storage room with the kitchen area, creating one open, bright, and inviting space. The design process focused on fully understanding the clients’ personal needs — from their wish for ample, practical storage, to a spacious island for hosting and casual family meals, generous work surfaces, and a discreet entrance to the guest bathroom.
There was much deliberation over the color palette for the kitchen. After extensive discussions, the final choice was a neutral stone shade, harmonizing with the natural aluminum window frames, allowing the lush greenery from the surrounding garden to take center stage.
The natural granite countertop, with its soft gray base and subtle green veins, continued the calm, minimalist atmosphere the designer wanted to create, while adding just the right touch of drama and sophistication.
The island, truly the heart of the kitchen and the entire home, stands out with its warm oak veneer fronts, serving as a perfect focal point for conversations and shared cooking in this expansive and welcoming kitchen.
Photography: Itay Benit
Styling: Maya Livnat Harush
Design: Architect Efrat Weinerb | WE Architects
