Amagansett Kitchen: An Extended Home for an Extended Family

In this Amagansett renovation, we relocated the kitchen to provide more space for the clients' family. Originally, the kitchen was much smaller. As the family grew and welcomed grandchildren, a larger kitchen was necessary to accommodate their daily life and holiday celebrations.

When selecting the new location, we wanted to connect the kitchen to the pool area and rear yard, fostering the indoor-outdoor connections that the family wanted. The new kitchen is also more centrally located within the house's footprint, encouraging the space to be used in the clients' daily lives. Ensuring that homes have enough space for families as they grow over time is a recurring theme in our work, and it is a challenge we always welcome.

We collaborated with BIA Interiors and the clients when selecting the finishes in the kitchen. Warm stained oak clads the walls and millwork, paired with cool blue countertops and tile backsplash. A new hutch at the edge of the kitchen operates as a breakfast nook and provides more prep space in the kitchen. The custom, furniture-quality cabinetry is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, adding a contemporary edge to the kitchen.

Throughout the house, coastal, beachy features like neutral colors and light flooring are a nod to the classic features of homes in the area. The team wanted the kitchen to be a departure from that aesthetic – warm and inviting, with a classic design and clean modern details. BIA Interiors selected stools handcrafted in Connecticut by Ian Ingersoll studio and a linear pendant light from SEED Design emphasize the contemporary elements of the kitchen. Hidden behind paneling that matches the kitchen walls, we designed a butler's pantry that provides a bold pop of bright blue to the home.

One of our favorite features to include in our projects is creating long views through houses. In this case, as you walk through the spaces that are the heart of the home, you are greeted with views of the gorgeous rear yard and forest beyond. Large expanses of glass ensure that occupants are constantly connected to nature while inside the home.