For a client with a large family who also loves to entertain, kitchen connoisseur Christopher Peacock began with a spacious island for both prep and play. “The large island is perfect for having friends over and offers plenty of options for seating and/or buffet-style service,” Peacock confirms. The look was designed to complement surrounding spaces as—thanks to an open floor plan—the island and its custom pendant lights make a strong design statement when viewed from the living room.
Millwork throughout is from Peacock’s eponymous line. “The cabinetry style is from my Refectory Collection, which is inspired by my prep-school dining hall or ‘refectory,’ as we called it,” he explains. “The finish selections are a combination of quarter-sawn oak and hand-painted finishes, with soft gray on the perimeter cabinetry and earthy olive green for the island.” Signature oversized hardware complements polished nickel straps on the custom antique pewter range hood.
To tie in architectural details like the arched beams by Hurford & Associates, butcher block was installed on either side of the island, and quarter-sawn oak conceals the refrigerator and freezer. Classic tiling adds texture to the large back wall space. “The arched ceiling also complements the arched window on the front of the house, a beautiful backdrop to the kitchen,” Peacock explains. “Using the symmetry of the arches and beams, the design of the kitchen is very balanced and not too full of cabinetry, which keeps the eye from being overwhelmed. The result is nicely balanced and well-proportioned.”