"Southport Alfresco" - Coastal Interior Design

Tucked in at the end of a cul-de-sac sits the most charming Southport classic home just steps away from the water’s edge. With darker floors throughout and outdated millwork details with closed off rooms, the homeowners were looking for a refresh of their entry and heart of home.

Project Details

interiors // GLDESIGN

lead designer // MACKENZIE PRETTY

location // SOUTHPORT, CT

builder // POLCER HOME LLC

photography // FRANCES V. ISAAC PHOTOGRAPHY

appliances // AITORO

plumbing // WATERWARE SHOWROOMS

The first construction element that needed to happen was to open up the kitchen into the dining room which would allow us to flip the sink location to a window wall. By removing the wall, the heart of home was now in full effect. We added white oak casing to accentuate this now grand opening and added warm elements throughout the kitchen design to tie it all in.

Let’s talk about this custom arched bar… gah! We are in love. The client wanted a counter height cabinet with character and we were so excited to work with the experts at John June Cabinetry to deliver just that. By applying a fresh coat of Whitecaps to the walls, trim and cabinetry, it made all the natural details truly pop.

With a touch of shiplap on the custom hood to an oversized pass-through window and a 36” apron front sink ordained with a classic polished nickel bridge faucet stunner – this mix of elements truly made the kitchen come to life. Notice the hint of white oak shelving in the white glass upper cabinetry?!

We chose a sleek quartz slab backsplash by Enigma Valley to surround the kitchen and anchor the Valentino stone island. The beauty of the pale grey veining and 2” mitering made this 7 ft. shiplap island feel much bigger in the smaller sized kitchen. We selected modern lighting by Design Public to add an organic touch.

One of our favorite spaces to design is the kitchen (aka the heart of the home) and no matter how big or small the space; by choosing the right mix of elements, it should always feel like a space you want to hang out in and keep at its best. Kitchens are meant to be functional and timeless and thanks to the special attention of our crew at Polcer Home LLC, we achieved just that for this beautiful Southport family.