KALLIGAN COURT

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 The formal living and dining areas were isolated by structural partitions, heavy traditional window treatments, and contrasting red carpeting, which visually shrunk the footprint 

 Sara Mann dismantled the dividing walls to create a continuous, light-filled expanse anchored by wide-plank white oak flooring. In place of solid walls, a custom, floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed wine display acts as a transparent architectural divider, maintaining visual connection while defining the distinct functional zones. 

 A closed-off, utilitarian space featuring basic white cabinetry, standard appliances, and a cramped breakfast table area that failed to meet the standards of modern culinary living. 

 Reimagined as the home's central showpiece, the kitchen was opened entirely to the living areas. SMID introduced a dramatic black marble waterfall island with high-contrast white veining, paired with handleless, flat-panel oak and matte white cabinetry. Integrated appliances and minimalist black fixtures complete the high-end, streamlined aesthetic. 

 The original kitchen was a highly compartmentalized, utilitarian space isolated from the main living areas by structural walls and a dated wood-louvered bifold door. The interior was defined by basic white partial-overlay cabinetry, low-grade laminate countertops, exposed appliances, and hexagonal vinyl flooring. A cramped casual dining set occupied the center of the room, while a single window offered little architectural value, leaving the space feeling dated, dark, and disconnected from the rest of the home. 

Sara Mann reimagined the former kitchen, it was completely reconfigured and converted into a high-end butler’s pantry and secondary prep station. Sara  replaced the dated finishes with a sophisticated, moody aesthetic that mirrors the home's overarching modern luxury style. 

The new layout features seamless, floor-to-ceiling flat-panel cabinetry in a matte charcoal finish, maximizing storage while maintaining a minimalist profile. The workspace is anchored by premium, highly polished black marble countertops and matching full-height backsplashes, featuring dramatic white quartz veining. 

To soften the dark cabinetry, the walls were wrapped in a tactile, neutral grasscloth-style wallcovering, adding warmth and texture. Under-cabinet LED channel lighting casts a clean, functional glow across the work surfaces, while the updated window frame acts as a minimalist architectural lens, framing outdoor views and flooding the refined prep space with natural light.

 Both the master ensuite and secondary bathrooms featured dated pastel tiled wainscoting, basic drop-in sinks, and closed-in shower units.

 Sara Mann converted these spaces into minimalist, spa-like sanctuaries. Utilizing large-format, full body porcelain slabs that wrap the walls and floors, the design achieves a seamless, monolithic look. Floating black vanities, curbless glass showers, a freestanding soaking tub, and matte black plumbing fixtures introduce a sharp, contemporary edge. 

 Before the transformation, the former cold room existed as an unfinished, storage-only chamber. Raw concrete block walls, exposed ductwork and joists, minimal incandescent lighting and a damp concrete slab floor gave the narrow space an oppressive, utilitarian atmosphere. Lack of insulation, ventilation and daylight rendered it unusable beyond overflow storage, relegating it to the home’s mechanical hinterland rather than a welcoming guest amenity. 

 After a comprehensive redesign by Sara Mann, the space now functions as a sophisticated guest shower suite. All mechanical elements were rerouted and concealed behind new framing, while high-performance waterproofing underlies large-format porcelain panels that wrap walls and ceiling in a seamless marble-veined expanse. 

The frameless glass shower enclosure is detailed with matte-black fixtures and a recessed niche, its floor lined with charcoal hexagonal mosaics that ensure both traction and visual contrast. A wall-mounted floating vanity with integrated basin and slim black hardware maintains an unobstructed floor plane. 

Discreet, recessed LED downlights brighten the room uniformly, and the reconfigured door location permits borrowed light from the adjacent hallway. The result is a compact, spa-inspired suite that harmonizes with the home’s modern-luxury palette and elevates what was once a cold cellar into a refined guest retreat.