“Marble countertops are a huge part of the French kitchen,” Ar-
wine says. “The homeowner didn’t want to sacrifice that to worries
that it would stain. She loves that it will tell the story of her family.”
That story will include many chapters of whipping up delectable
treats in the adjacent butler’s pantry/second kitchen, a dream space
for a homeowner who “takes baking to new level,” Blumenfeld says.
Here, the push and pull of the palette shifts black to a supporting
role on Via Lactea granite countertops and spotlights white on cab-
inetry and panels that cloak a refrigerator and freezer. Custom
hardware gives the look of an old-fashioned icebox.
“The family bakes together, eats together, and hangs out to-
gether here—that’s why I love this kitchen,” Blumenfeld says. “It
brings them together in a really special way.” +
Interior designer: Heidi Arwine Architect: Christy Blumenfeld
For more information, see sources on page 118Kitchen Custom ceiling-mounted shelving hangs above a Waterstone
faucet. Artisans at Seal Tex Metals in Dallas fabricated the shelf units and
the vent hood cover. Marble counters look seamless, but they hide pop-up
outlets. Collected pieces—including the homeowner’s cookware and
dishes—give the kitchen character, patina, and a sense of history.60 THSeptember/October 2019