Creating a kitchen full of aesthetic contrasts is not for the faint-hearted. Bringing together different metals, a mix of woods, and pairing light and dark cabinets could, in the wrong hands, feel like a mishmash. But in this elegant and elevated gray kitchen by Steven Cooper of the LA-based studio Cooper Pacific, his masterful touch shows you can have fun with your choices even in the most functional of spaces.
'It was one of the most fun projects we've worked on,' Steven says. 'The home is 100 years old, which by L.A. standards, is historic. Much of it was in its original condition, so it was ready for a refresh, but we wanted to be mindful of its framework and respectful of its history, not just modernizing for the sake of it. But it was a bit quirky. Back in the 1920s, the original owners had staff, who had their own quarters on the back of this kitchen, and there was just a small receiving room. We wanted to reinterpret all that for today.'
