The Kitchen

Rich, neutral marble and reclaimed materials set the tone for the space. Marble is not as high-maintenance as it seems, she insists. “In Italy and France, they have that stuff on their counters for 100 years, and the more aged it gets, the better it looks. Stains happen. Just go with it. Then it says, ‘We’ve lived here.’ ”

Love it? Get It!
Kitchen table: Custom design, by La Bella Vie.
Host Chairs: (slipcover added) Dining Arm Chair (#5206-41) by Lee Industries.
Side Chairs: Louisiane Sunburt Chair by Grange, also available from La Bella Vie.
Light Fixtures: Pur Home Collection, available at La Bella Vie and Ann Marie's Interior Details; 301/846-9767

For a Similar Look:
Dining chairs: Napoleon Upholstered Side Chair, $199; potterybarn.com
Light fixtures: Barn Light 12-inch Deep Bowl Vent Pendant in black, $144; barnlightelectric.com