There’s a yin and yang quality to the kitchen, with its mix of bright whites and warm woods, including roasted birch flooring from A.E. Sampson and Son in Warren, a cherry island, and sculptural mahogany stools by Joseph van Benten Furnituremakers. The jet mist granite counters are from Morningstar Stone and Tile in Topsham; Pendleton Builders in Hope crafted the cabinetry. Note the drawers that resemble flat files: “They enable you to see a lot of tools and utensils at once,” says Barbara.