Inside a Timeless Nashville Kitchen Featuring ILVE Nostalgie II 48” Dual Fuel Range
Westhaven: A Kitchen Built on Proportion, Light, and Material
The best kitchens aren’t crowded with ideas. They’re built on proportion, light, and a few good materials. Not everything needs to be spoken loudly, the best whisper.
In this full-scale interior remodel in Franklin, Tennessee, designer Victoria Forehan created a kitchen that feels timeless rather than trendy. The space is calm, grounded, and quietly luxurious, the result of thoughtful material selection, strong architectural lines, and a layout designed for real daily use.
Marble runs throughout the space, from the countertops to the striking checkerboard floor, creating continuity and visual rhythm. A walnut island anchors the room with warmth and contrast, while hand-finished brass hardware and fixtures add a layer of refinement and cohesion across the cabinetry and appliances.
This is a kitchen designed not just to be photographed, but to be lived in.
The Heart of the Kitchen: The ILVE Nostalgie II 48” Dual Fuel Range
At the center of the kitchen sits the ILVE Nostalgie II 48” Dual Fuel Range in Stainless Steel with Brass Trim, a professional-grade cooking appliance designed to perform as beautifully as it looks.
The Nostalgie Series is known for combining traditional Italian design with modern cooking performance. In this kitchen, the range serves as both a functional tool and a visual anchor, tying together the marble, brass, and cabinetry into one cohesive composition.
Featured Model: UP48FNMPSSG
Key Features:
- 8 Sealed Brass Burners
- Dual Fuel (Gas Cooktop + Electric Oven)
- True European Convection Oven
- Triple Glass Oven Doors for Superior Insulation
- Hand-Finished Brass Controls and Trim
- Large Capacity Oven for Entertaining and Everyday Cooking
This is not just a focal point; it is the working instrument behind the room.
Because a beautiful kitchen should cook as well as it looks.
Design Details That Make This Kitchen Timeless
Several design elements contribute to the enduring feel of this space:
- Marble countertops and full-height marble backsplash
- Marble checkerboard flooring for movement and visual interest
- Custom walnut island adding warmth and contrast
- Soft, muted cabinetry tones that allow materials to lead
- Brass hardware and plumbing fixtures for warmth and cohesion
- Coffered ceiling adding architectural depth
- Oversized pendant lighting creating balance over the island
The result is a kitchen that feels architectural rather than decorated, a space built on structure, material, and proportion.
A Space Designed for Living, Not Just Looking
- Interior Design: Victoria Forehand Design — Franklin, Tennessee
- Photography: Allison Elefante Photography
- Appliance: ILVE Nostalgie II 48” Dual Fuel Range. Learn about Italian Handcrafted Appliances by ILVE here.
- Tile: Riad Tile
- Stone Surfaces: Southern Stone Surfaces
- Tile Installation: R.G. Artisan Tile & Design
- Builder: Arc Builds
- Wallpaper: Lumi Wallpaper
- Paint & Finishes: Harpeth Painting
