
Margot wrote about architect Sherry McKuin’s lovely 1926 Mediterranean-style house in LA Autumnal: A 1920s House Makeover Composed in Jewel Tones. Of the many exquisite rooms in her home, our favorite may just be the kitchen, a total gut. With its considered details and well-planned built-ins, there’s nothing cookie-cutter about the space. Here, lessons we gleaned from her artfully well-ordered kitchen:
Photography by Laure Joliet, courtesy of Reath Design.
1. Find extra storage in the island.

2. Designate a step-down for mail.

3. Deploy pretty storage vessels.

4. Streamline the mudroom.

5. Create a beverage bar.

6. Use a sink skirt.

7. Add storage to your banquette.

N.B.: This post is an update; it was first published October 2019.
For more storage-friendly kitchens, see:
- 10 Smart Storage Ideas to Steal from Emily Henderson’s Mountain House
- Ideas to Steal: 7 Kitchen Storage Solutions With Vintage Charm
- 7 Storage Ideas to Steal from a Clever Kitchen Remodel in Australia
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