“Most people would think: ‘I could never … ’ But with this client, she is always thinking: “Well, yes, I can.” The first stage of the large-scale renovation — for a gallerist who had worked for decades in New York City before returning to Oregon — encompassed the kitchen and dining nook, with a bathroom on the horizon. Musket mixed more traditional wood cabinets with showstopping finishes like quartzite countertops and hand-painted tile from Southern Oregon company Kibak. A whimsical tropical wallpaper paired with grass cloth turns the nook into an unexpected moment without overpowering the room. Six months out of school, Musket has a full project finished, as well as an emerging sense of who he is as a designer who finds a magic mix in historic and contemporary styles. And he has helped build out the entire design side of the company he has worked for, which previously only used outside designers for its projects. “It honestly feels so amazing and unexpected,” Musket says. Hand-painted “Flower” tile from Kibak adds an artistic touch to the backsplash. Alder cabinets from Jed’s Woodworking feel both historic and fresh. Benjamin Moore “Kennebunkport Green” is the perfect hue to capture old and new.
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