1 Calm and Bright
When Katy Varney and her husband, Dave Goetz, began renovating Dave’s childhood Nashville home, their love of cooking and entertaining influenced every aspect of the kitchen, which was opened and brightened up with two shades of white (one on walls, one on cabinetry).
2 Party Compatible
A 13-by-4-foot island offers ample prep space, separates work areas for cooking and cleanup, and serves as a spot for casual grazing or dining. A dishwasher-adjacent sink, flanked by cabinets customized to hold tableware, makes post-party put-aways a cinch.
3 Open and Airy
Architect Michael Marchetti designed a 22-foot pitched and planked ceiling to add height to the room, as well as let in more light from the gable window. In keeping with the house’s historic character, the new white…