Peter had started a second career as a chef, so
another priority was a dream kitchen complete with
professional Wolf range and range hood.
“They wanted an open kitchen for entertaining
but also convenience for everyday meals since this will
eventually be their full-time home,” Senzek explains.
The kitchen now revolves around the three-
by-ten-foot island that seats six. Senzek’s design
incorporated bold perimeter cabinetry in a deep
rich gray, contrasted by a white island with a more
distinctive stone pattern for its quartz countertop.
Retro white tile in a stacked pattern serves as a
backsplash from countertop to ceiling. The resulting
neutral palette allows them to accent with color.
Beyond beautiful results, every kitchen needs
maximum storage and functionality. Before, the
room’s footprint was long and narrow, reminiscent
of a bowling alley. Senzek moved the work space
forward to tuck a six-by-ten-foot walk-in pantry
behind the stove wall for all their cookware, appli-
ances and foodstuffs.
The two-phase project took twelve weeks to
complete. “They trusted us to manage the entire
project, from build-out to finishing touches, and we
kept to their calendar,” says Senzek. “They were
thrilled with the results. Before, you couldn’t even
see the water. Now, it’s the first thing you notice.”
Not being local did not pose a problem. RIKB
streamlines the process with a shared portal where
clients can see progress photos and invoices. Weekly
phone meetings took care of any questions, and
the homeowners had direct cell phone access to
their designers, project managers and construction
managers with Senzek as a central point of contact.
In a happy twist to this design story, Becca
enjoyed the process of working with RIKB so much
that she enrolled in Rhode Island School of Design’s
Interior Design program and plans to take on other
projects herself. And Senzek can add “career muse”
to her resume. ◆
Creating Dream Spaces You’ll Love
Our award-winning team is known all over southern New England for
designing and creating spaces perfectly suited for you, your family
and your lifestyle. Call 401-463-1550 or email us at [email protected] to
schedule a complimentary design consultation in our showroom.
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