The cottage's front door opens into a long hall which leads to the sitting room. Off of it are the kitchen, an under-stair closet and the utility room/downstairs loo. Since the picture below was taken, the floor has been replaced by hard-wearing American cherrywood. (Part of an upgrade of the heating system in 2005.)
The kitchen's generous size (combined with the large space created by the flow of dining room, sitting room and garden) is great for anyone who loves entertaining. There's loads of storage space and enough counter space for several busy chefs to work together. Since this picture was taken, the backspash has been replaced (2009) with top quality sand-coloured, stone-effect tiles.
The kitchen walls have returned to a neutral magnolia. Two elements of the current owner's previous Italian theme remain, though they can be easily be painted over. Above the window, a stencilled script reads "mangi bene, ridi spesso, ama molto". (Eat well, laugh lots, love much) On the wall against the hall is a mural by American artist Joanlee Ferrara. To see more of the artist's work, visit http://joanleewatercolor.com
The kitchen walls have returned to a neutral magnolia. Two elements of the current owner's previous Italian theme remain, though they can be easily be painted over. Above the window, a stencilled script reads "mangi bene, ridi spesso, ama molto". (Eat well, laugh lots, love much) On the wall against the hall is a mural by American artist Joanlee Ferrara. To see more of the artist's work, visit http://joanleewatercolor.comNote the lattice work above the mural; this element, plus the archway, allow the sunlight flooding in the front window to brighten the hall.
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