Louise & Ray’s Dinette

Sunlight pours across walls painted in a bright, cheerful yellow, dancing off a backsplash of Maioliche Autumn Yellow tiles. The space hums with life and color — antique cookie jars are housed in the yellow-and-blue built-in hutch, while shelves display a rainbow of Fiesta dishware. Light blue cabinets, set against original beadboard, bring a gentle coastal charm.

A full-sized refrigerator with an ice maker stands across from a gas stove, alongside a dishwasher and an array of well-loved essentials — coffee maker, espresso machine, food processor, and every utensil one could need. Collections of whimsical salt and pepper shakers add personality and humor to the space.

This is a kitchen that invites play rather than work — a cozy, easy-to-use space where meals are made with joy, laughter, and a hint of nostalgia, just as Louise and Ray would have wanted.