Case Study /
Aug 24, 2016

Cabinetry Selections Help Differentiate Side-by-Side Hamptons Homes

The pair of homes in the Seaview Development in East Hampton, N.Y., boast a similar modern-farmhouse vernacular, but subtle differentiations from the exterior materials to the sleek kitchen cabinets set each residence uniquely apart.

The pair of homes in the Seaview Development in East Hampton, N.Y., boast a similar modern-farmhouse vernacular, but subtle differentiations from the exterior materials to the sleek kitchen cabinets set each residence uniquely apart.

The 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom homes feature exterior styling reminiscent of the region—with the angular gables and rustic wood siding of farmhouse architecture combining with more contemporary rectilinear forms, geometric windows, and clean lines.

The aesthetic carries over into the kitchens, where designer Roger Zierman relied on Poggenpohl cabinetry and finishes to project contemporary and traditional vibes. Poggenpohl’s FR door style features a flat front for a clean look, while “little frame details and distinctive wood grains lend a more traditional flavor,” says Zierman, showroom manager and senior designer for Poggenpohl Kitchens in New York.

“The two houses were built right next door to each other, but there really is a different character between the two kitchens,” Zierman says. One of the kitchens—No. 16 Fieldview Lane—features core ash wood, which has a livelier grain, along with sand gray in a matte finish that provides a tactile satin feel. Cabinets in No. 14 Fieldview are made with natural nut tree wood, for a darker hue and more subtle grain, combined with a sand satin matte finish.

Beyond styling, the two kitchens offer distinctive functionality. Though both are spacious and suitable for entertaining, complete with Gaggenau appliances, No. 14 is aimed at the frequent entertainer, with a larger amount of counter space, an additional sink, and a wine cooler. The No. 16 kitchen offers a traditional work triangle to cater to the cooking enthusiast.

Both kitchens are replete with an array of unique organizational features that bring simplicity and easier access, including a two-sided pull-out pantry, microwave drawer with concealed cubby above for storage of countertop appliances, deep drawers for pots and pans, long-term seasonal storage in the knee space of the island, and a pull-out sink cabinet.

Unique upper cabinets feature bifold doors that prevent users from bumping their heads. To further keep counter clutter to a minimum, the aluminum backsplash has an integrated rail for accessories such as a paper tower holder, shelves, and a knife block; the aluminum also brings additional warmth to the space while attracting fewer fingerprints than stainless.

The result is a perfect blending of modern and traditional, open yet organized, ideal for both the Hamptons design aesthetic and its lifestyle.