“I KNEW I WANTED CLEAN AND CRISP but also durable and hardworking,”
says Schoettelkotte, who worked with the Robeys on many of the design deci-sions.
“Carrera marble has been a big trend but because of the upkeep we wanted
something a bit different. We both saw this marble and fell in love with it and we
knew we wanted mainly an all-white kitchen.”
From the Carrera subway tile backsplash to the wall color, gray owl by Benjamin Moore,
understated colors flow throughout, allowing the design to speak for itself. The living room and
kitchen are more than open concept and essentially one large room. The stainless-steel farmhouse
sink seamlessly matches the fireplace directly across from it.
The Robeys worked with Schoettelkotte on their previous home, so they felt a natural ease on
this project, even with the stress that comes with building and designing their house.
“It’s fun to see your vision come to life and be even better than you thought,” Schoettelkotte
says.
The kitchen is defined by clean lines. White quartz counters and white all-wood cabinets lend
a bright, breezy aesthetic. But there are also pops of fun in the form of cyan blue accent pieces, a
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