Pink goes sophisticated in this Topsfield kitchen refresh

Boston Globe

18-07-2025

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The slightly iridescent, glossy finish of the ceramic tile
backsplash
brightens the space, while the soft gray grout sets off the tiles' imperfect edges. White quartz that replaced the black granite countertops on the perimeter does the same. 'Polished surfaces reflect the room's small amount of natural light,' Armour says.
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Rejuvenation
pendants
with frosted shades and an old-timey vibe — a replacement for the tiny, 1990s-era blue pendants that were there — complement the decor.
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The homeowner arranged Portuguese crackle-glazed
stoneware plates
from Anthropologie's Old Havana collection on the wall as an homage to the hand-painted antique plates that hung in her childhood kitchen.
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Armour also banished black granite from the peninsula in favor of a rich walnut
countertop
that imparts character and warmth while echoing dark wood details elsewhere in the home.
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Natural slate
floor tiles
laid in a herringbone pattern provide blue-black contrast against the pink.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram