Photograph by Philip Ficks
Laney Reusch is no stranger to transforming ho-hum, builder-grade rooms into bold, colorful living spaces. So when clients brought her in on the renovation of their 1920s Clifton home, she was all-in. Walls came down, doors were moved, and the all-white kitchen made way for floor-to-ceiling green and white cabinetry, all-new appliances, and a walnut island with room for the family. “Our client found a Rookwood tile backsplash inspiration image in a magazine,” says Reusch, founder and principal designer of Reusch Interior Design. “Which we were immediately on board with.” It took some meticulous planning—contractors followed a color-coded map to get the install just right—but the backsplash ended up being a total scene-stealer. If you think a kitchen like this is too pretty to cook in, think again. Reusch also worked in practical, creative storage solutions like the handy appliance garage cabinet and a special nook in the island that’s perfect for stowing away cookbooks.
ROMAN HOLIDAY
Reusch is a big fan of using window treatments for an extra pop of color and pattern. This Roman shade from Ferrick Mason Fabric features the pattern “Cacao Shale Rose.”
CURVE LOVE
To balance out the unusual lines of those tri-colored Rookwood tiles, Reusch and her team incorporated subtle curves when custom-designing the larger cabinet doors.
IT’S IN THE DETAILS
Even the tiniest design elements tie together in this kitchen. Both the walnut island and the range hood feature brass elements that were custom fit on-site.
SOLE SURVIVORS
Only one original feature remains. “The client loved her existing pendant island lights,” says Reusch. Fortunately for the homeowner, the pendants were just the finishing touch the project needed.
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