This full-gut renovation in Brookline’s Cottage Farms District was designed to provide a timeless, functional space for young professionals who love to cook and entertain. A rich green on the island and lower cabinets complements fresh white uppers, with a neutral patterned backsplash to balance the palette. Durable quartzite countertops offer the look of marble without high maintenance. Banquette seating and a custom table provide a casual dining area, separate from the formal dining room.

To enlarge the kitchen, a secondary staircase was removed, and part of the walk-in pantry repurposed. Historic district guidelines limited window and exterior changes, so a new wet bar with a wine fridge was creatively placed near a sunroom, featuring matching cabinetry and a distinctive metal grill detail.