After: To preserve the kitchen’s architectural integrity and character, they kept the wood beams but painted the rest of the kitchen’s dated woodwork. “Some people might not like that we painted the ceiling,” Glaister says. “But the wood was so old, orange and heavy-looking. We needed it to look clean and light. However, the V-groove paneling was very helpful for adding texture and rustic charm, and we were glad it was there.
The ceiling, painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Natural Tan, lightens the space and highlights the texture of the wood and paneling.
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Once again, the light fixtures are standout design elements, especially the antiqued brass star suspended from the ceiling.
Among the invisible special features in the office — as well as in most rooms throughout the house — is sound insulation in the walls and between the ceilings and floors. “When you’ve got your loud subwoofers playing your movies in the basement, [you] can knock down the sound by over 50%,” Thompson says. “It’s almost like not having anybody down there.”
Upper cabinet paint: Carolina Gull, Benjamin Moore; Rex pendant light: Arteriors; sconces: Clarkson, Visual Comfort