After: Eschewing light and bright in favor of rich colors and a nostalgic feel, the new kitchen has a range of greens complemented by warm terra-cotta and wood tones. Fireclay tile in colors picked up from a historical-patterned William Morris wallpaper nearby creates an eye-catching backsplash. Two-tone cabinets in olive and white oak harmonize with soapstone countertops, and pottery by local artists abounds for a personal touch.

Among the vintage features are corbels under the upper cabinets, a wood mantel on the vent hood, an apron-front sink and period-perfect light fixtures. To top it all off, Pueringer’s design nixed the storage and flow issues.

Backsplash tile: Antique sheeted mosaic, Fireclay Tile; countertops: Saratoga Black soapstone

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