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Howell mixed her paint tints onsite. The kitchen is bright and fresh, with
tones of sand, white and sea glass. The cabinet doors were inspired by trips
to the islands.
“I had seen some doors on a Bahamian cottage and took a picture. It
was tucked away, and I pulled it out and took it to the shop,” Howell says.
Hollingsworth Cabinetry built doors reminiscent of the Bahamian doors,
which she painted a color called sea glass.
The center island and some countertops are Italian marble, while the
countertop surrounding the sink is a rare piece of chocolate brown limestone.
Over the limestone is a custom wall covered in coquille stone from
the southern islands of Florida. The room is polished off with Italian floor
tile in a variety of sand tones.
A cozy nook between the kitchen and the hall to the laundry room and
guest bath has built-in benches looking across the terrace.
cozy nook between the kitchen and the hall ... has built-in benches looking across the terrace. op home of distinction