After: The kitchen was taken down to the studs. The stunning original window now serves as a focal point. Wright Sentz emphasized it by adding an arch and dentil molding. She also used the aforementioned depth to create an alcove all around the window, setting the cabinets back into it.

To play off the window’s stained glass, Wright Sentz designed leaded glass doors for some of the cabinets. They were fabricated by a craftsperson who lives in the neighborhood. She added LED rope lights inside the cabinets to illuminate them. To maintain the old-fashioned feel of the house, Wright Sentz stuck with a classic palette. The countertops are soapstone, the backsplash is white subway tile and the custom inset cabinets — painted a muted green (Comfort Gray by Sherwin-Williams) — are Shaker-style. The wood floors are original to the house.

All the brass on the plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware is unlacquered, so it will develop a patina over time. While the white farmhouse sink and brass faucet have classic finishes, the details on the sink’s apron and the silhouette of the faucet are updated and fresh. Wright Sentz also included scalloped edges on the countertops, a bit of flair that nods to the detailed craftsmanship of Arts and Crafts homes.

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