A Refined Rustic Kitchen by Fiorito Interior Design

The request from my client for this kitchen remodel was to imbue the room with a rustic farmhouse feeling, but without the usual tropes or kitsch. What resulted is a beautiful mix of refined and rural. To begin, we laid down a stunning silver travertine floor in a Versailles pattern and used the color palette to inform the rest of the space. The bleached silvery wood of the island and the cream cabinetry compliment the flooring. Of course the stainless steel appliances continue the palette, as do the porcelain backsplash tiles made to look like aged, worn bricks. The deep bowl farmhouse sink and faucet that looks like it is from a bygone era give the kitchen a sense of permanence and a connection to the past without veering into theme-park design.

If you're thinking of remodeling your kitchen, I'd love to hear from you. Just click on my logo to the right for my contact info. Let's talk about your wish list and see what we can do!

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Rustic, Modern Master Bathroom by Fiorito Interior Design

Finding a home is not easy in a seller’s market in Northern California, but when my clients discovered one—even though it needed a bit of work—in a beautiful area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, they decided to jump in. Surrounded by old-growth redwood trees and a sense of old-time history, the house’s location informed the design brief for their desired remodel work. Yet I needed to balance this with my client’s preference for clean-lined, modern style.

Suffering from a previous remodel, the galley-like bathroom in the master suite was long and dank. My clients were willing to let me completely redesign the layout of the suite, so the bathroom became the walk-in closet. Then we borrowed space from the bedroom to create a new, larger master bathroom which now includes a separate tub and shower.

The look of the room nods to nature with organic elements like a pebbled shower floor and vertical accent tiles of honed green slate. A custom vanity of blue weathered wood and a ceiling that recalls the look of pressed tin evoke a time long ago when people settled this mountain region. At the same time, the hardware in the room looks to the future with sleek, modular shapes in a chic matte black finish. Harmonious, serene, with personality: just what my clients wanted.

All after photos by Bernardo Grijalva

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Cabin Style

Autumn is here... time to hibernate! If you are lucky enough to have a cabin in the woods to retreat to, most likely you are familiar with the classic cabin style which uses a lot of wood and stone. Exposed log beams, river rock fireplaces, and rustic lanterns give an authentic vibe.

But a cabin doesn't have to mean "roughing it." Here are some luxury cabins that bring style to the great outdoors. The wood and stone may remain, but the addition of select antiques, sumptuous draperies, or contemporary and comfortable furnishings elevates the humble cabin into a different experience!

And a cabin can even incorporate modern elements as evidenced by this sleek bathroom. The minimalist lighting and smooth ceramic vessel sink are marvelous contrasts to the wood floor and walls.

If you'd like to bring the cabin feel to your space, give me a call! A little wood and a little stone...

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