During an extensive renovation, a historical home is given a new kitchen
When the owners of this 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival home embarked on a two year extensive remodeling journey no detail was overlooked. The Salie House is one of over thirty Spanish Revivals located in the historical Hollywood section of Homewood, Alabama. The previous kitchen was a true servant’s kitchen, meaning within hiking distance to the main living areas. The kitchen addition blends seamlessly with the original home. Three-inch thick reclaimed walnut tops the eighteen foot custom island. A slightly lower walnut end-grain butcher block is located at one end for easy prepping.
The custom copper and wire-glass skylight features an interior trough, so if there is ever a leak water will be diverted outside. The soapstone sink will be placed under the double window.
Homeowners opted for a European model Lacanche Sully 2200 in a black finish with unlaquered brass handles. The raw brass is repeated throughout the home. One reason the owner went this route was so he could specify the exact location of each eye and exact BTUs. The range features six burners, a wok burner, deep fryer and grill. Commercial grade griddle plates fit over the burners. An electric oven, a gas oven, warming and storage cupboards are down below. The order process took approximately seven months to delivery. The stunning custom iron hood canopy is a work of art, but doesn’t overshadow the kitchen. It has brass rivets and a worn pewter finish.
Custom terra cotta tiles laid in a herringbone pattern cover the backsplash. A continuos shelf runs the length of the range, keeping cooking utensils handy. 
Hidden in the walnut cabinetry, here and next to the refrigerator, are two dishwashers, a bar, bar fridge with icemaker, freezer drawers, microwave and two televisions. The Miele integrated coffee system is in the corner cabinet at counter level. Adjacent counters and sink are soapstone. Interior wood windows throughout the house are painted brown.
Traulsen pass-thru fridge is accessible from the kitchen and this pantry area. A farmhouse sink with deck mounted faucet rests on a simple wooden leg console. Floors, here and in the kitchen, are custom field terra cotta tiles that were stained several times and sealed. The walls and ceiling of the pantry are wrapped in washed horizontal wooden planks.
Polished and recently re-tinned pieces make up the homeowner’s extensive collection of copper cookware. He spent weeks measuring, taking inventory and planning storage to maximize the island’s potential. Future projects include a fourteen-foot iron pot rack above the island. As beautiful as the drawer of copper pots, the roof [below] was created by fitting together 24″ x 36″ copper pieces and soldering twice, to secure the seams.
Read about the unique room that lies beneath this copper beauty, the Salie House China Room, and don’t miss the home’s Timeless Modern Master Bath.
