home of distinction
THE FLOATING STAIRCASE
is one of the anchors of the
house. Metal support beams
and cables add to the mod-ern
look, while oak treads
and mahogany railings keep
it from being austere. All of
the inside doors and cabinets are also oak
to add warmth. “Everything in here is oak
because I like that golden color,” Cress
says.
Split ovens in the kitchen island pro-vide
symmetry. The bulkhead over the
cooktop includes recessed LED lighting
rather than traditional pendant lights.
“We try to do old things in new ways,”
Cress says.
The backsplash wall behind the sink’s
counter is painted brick that extends to
the ceiling.
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WBM october 2017
