6. LET A HOME CHEF
CHANNEL HER INNER
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
“The Kulases—and so many of my clients—
cook every day and like sitting down as a
family for meals,” De Giulio says. “High-
function appliances are really important.”
He reshaped the ubiquitous work tri-
angle into efficient stations that easily
accommodate multiple chefs and their
helpers. “It’s a big space that operates like
a small space,” De Giulio says.
A freestanding rangetop is set into a
pine table that offers plenty of prep
space—and marble cutting boards that fit
neatly over the wood surface. Alongside,
another console, this one metal, holds an
arsenal of ovens. A quick pivot away, the
primary sink pairs with an expanse of mar-
ble counters suitable for tossing a salad or
rolling dough. Within the orbit of both the
cooking zone and the island, twin refrig-
erators hold a bounty of fresh produce and
an array of beverages.
Nothing is hidden or hard to find. Glass
fronts on the refrigerators make it easy to
spot what you need. So do open storage
shelves, arranged so guests are comfort-
able setting a place for dinner or cleaning
up afterward. Even the ventilation hood is
situated with open sight lines in mind.
7
.TEACH A TWO-
STORY HOME TO LIVE
LIKE A RANCH
This is a multilevel home, but everything
the empty nesters need for everyday life is
on the main level—including the master
suite. Guests have privacy on the upper
level while Yoanna and her husband enjoy
no-stairs living.
Following the model set in the kitchen,
the master suite is a serene, flowing space
that celebrates honest materials and
abundant light. “How it’s set up makes it
successful,” De Giulio says.
The sleeping area organically flows into
a sitting area. Beyond it, a sink peninsula
offers subtle delineation between the
sleeping space and shower. A freestanding
tub feels like a piece of sculpture. And be-
cause the room is at the rear of the house,
opening to a fenced back courtyard, there
Stairway The staircase needs no
ornamentation. Its shape injects a
sculptural moment into the home’s
interior architecture.
Closet Painted
plank cabinetry
opens to reveal
storage for shoes
and clothing.
94 TH September/October 2019