Oakwood Cottage:
A Classic Kitchen Renovation With a Turquoise Twist

Oakwood Neighborhood, Raleigh NC

RALEIGH NC • GREG PAUL BUILDERS • PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANNA ROUTH BARZIN

This kitchen renovation honors the character of an early-20th-century home in Raleigh’s historic Oakwood neighborhood while introducing fresh color and modern functionality. Classic white cabinetry provides a timeless backdrop, allowing architectural details and natural light to shine, while a turquoise La Cornue range adds a bold focal point. Warm walnut accents balance the palette, resulting in a kitchen that feels inviting, practical, and well suited to everyday living—rooted in its historic setting near downtown Raleigh.