"Don't get me wrong - all of the kitchens I've written about are special and gorgeous in their own way, but sometimes, a feature comes along I really just have to pause and admire. This happened with Rachel (@ladyhighwayjewelry) and John Thompson's (@johnny___666___) kitchen in their maximalist New Orleans home. And there's one DIY feature in particular that's so unique, I couldn't help but write about it."
"Instead, she wanted a kitchen that had a story, almost as if it was what "Patti Smith's kitchen would have looked like in 1975." With the help of John's dad, Dan, the trio tackled their kitchen transformation. The home is shotgun style, so the kitchen wasn't huge, and Rachel knew she wanted an island to provide more counter space. To make the room feel larger, Dan also suggested opening up the ceilings."
Rachel and John Thompson remodeled a compact shotgun-style New Orleans kitchen into a maximalist, vintage-inspired space with exposed beams and a functional island. The previous 2018 update did not match the desired Patti Smith–era vibe, prompting a redesign that prioritized story and character. John's dad Dan helped open the ceilings to reveal beams and suggested an island for more counter space. Paint colors, hardware, and artwork were chosen to mix old and new. A custom DIY island divider made from wood and white-and-yellow checkerboard tile hides cooking and clutter from bar seating while adding a playful, neat visual element.
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