Cuppett and Rini replaced the awkward upper cabinets with shelving that makes the most of the kitchen's pitched ceiling. "We put our walls to work," says Cuppett. "Instead of cabinets, shelves and hooks allow us to admire our things."
The duo also ditched the lower cabinets for freestanding components, including a stainless steel rolling island and a mango-wood Crate & Barrel console fitted with a marble top. A red Aga gas stove offers a serious upgrade over the old electric model.
This room stood empty and bare before the renovation.
Some of the most striking changes in the house involved nothing more than paint. A high-gloss white (Silver Satin by Benjamin Moore) bounces light through the center hall, while a moody black (Black Knight by Benjamin Moore) covers the walls and trim of the living room, imbuing it with cozy mystery. Elsewhere, shades of green and gray offer a neutral backdrop against which to pop the occasional bright: a single red skillet hanging in the kitchen, a vibrant purple blanket in the bedroom. "White paint's not always the best choice for a small room," Cuppett explains. "Calm colors add depth and look rich."
In this photo: A circa-1930 Heriz Persian rug boldly anchors the living room's iconic midcentury finds, including a Florence Knoll sofa and Arne Jacobsen egg chair. The old geographical prints were unearthed at Uncommon Objects in Austin.
Crate and Barrel's hutch proffers drinks in the living room. The sterling-silver tea service (left) was a 1932 wedding gift to Rini's grandparents.
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