A Kitchen Built on Tradition
Modernizing through the use of historical details.
Synopsis: Architect Rafe Churchill designed a new kitchen for a 1920s farmhouse in New England that combines modern amenities with the scale and aesthetics of a historic home. Sturdy, stainless-steel appliances enhance the experience of food preparation, while Shaker-style cabinets, maple and schist countertops, and white-oak flooring maintain that farmhouse feel. The green-blue color the homeowners selected for the cabinets adds to the way in which the kitchen joins the traditional and the modern. Photo: John Gruen.
As the son of a second-generation master builder, I’m continuing a family legacy of creating traditional homes inspired by the historic architecture of New England and taking it further through work that responds to both the landscape and the specific needs of each client. My firm creates what has become known as the “new old house” — a building offering modern amenities, but with the scale, proportions, and textures of a historic home.
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