The owners of this mid-18th century home on the South Shore faced several unexpected structural problems. In the spirit of making lemonade from lemons, they worked with Hoadley Martinez Architects to rebuild it with many improvements, including the installation of larger windows in the breakfast nook. Christina Di Loreto, founder of Blend Designs, designed an interior space that detailed the kitchen and breakfast nook with rich wood tones and textured natural materials. “Her wife likes modern and her husband likes traditional, but they both love walnut,” says Di Loreto. “So we designed a walnut cabinet with clean lines.”
1 “I made adjustments. Window frame So we covered it with solid white oak, which also serves as the back of the chaise longue,” says Di Loreto. “They love herbs and plants. It makes a perfect perch.”
2 Tosca Woodworking is based in Rockland. chaise lounge Di Loreto used oak boards left over from a project at home. “These raw sawn oak boards were just sitting in a pile in her basement,” she says. “It was finished to match the engineered oak flooring.”
3 “We only use Perennials fabrics for families with children,” Di Loreto says of the easy-to-clean benches. cushion. Pillows from Filling Spaces and Brimfield Antique Show bring the deep brown of walnut to the bench.
Four walnut pedestal table Crate & Barrel by Lawson Fenning features contrasting oak benches and chairs. “Walnut and oak balance each other,” says the designer. “Just one type of wood is not enough.”
Five Di Loreto employs ceramicist/textile artist Fanny Penny of Duo Luto. wall hanging Complement the woven pendant light.
6 Tosca Woodworking also created storage and displays. hatch Designed by Di Loreta. Bona's clear finish will not yellow. “It's the purest way to preserve the integrity of the tree,” she says.
Marni Elise Katz is a contributing editor at Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram @Style Carrot. Please send your comments to magazine@globe.com.
