THE SETUP “You have to figure out how to rebuild a life worth living,” Basia Kozub’s client says. Her husband passed away suddenly three years ago. Holidays with family became more important, and she found herself struggling with a 37-year old kitchen that was falling apart. “I made a decision to move forward,” she says. “I went, ‘You know what? I’m redoing the kitchen.'” The big task of getting started was as easy as having a conversation – literally. Basia was on the job, helping the client sort through priorities, wishes and ideas. Basia’s client is 5′ 4″, likes keeping an eye on the kiddoes in the backyard and wanted certain things to have their own place. THE REMODEL The objectives were: Enlarge and open the space Find a classic look that incorporates blues Upgrade to easy-to-use appliances Hide an office space within the space Ample storage for dishes Design challenges: Uneven window alignment on the back wall Original kitchen smaller than desired, stuctural concerns if walls to be moved Keep folks close – figure out seating for entertaining Main sink in corner is ideal, but windows are hard to reach Lots of storage needed for dishes, glass collection, pantry items, bar bottles and office supplies Specific storage needs for oft-used spices and utensils THE RENEWED SPACE Design solutions: Replace back wall windows, establish window size continuity Take out two walls to open up the space, tall shallow cabinet and a tall filler added to conceal a new header Large island that seats six easily Custom corner sink cabinet with recessed edge allows vertically challenged homeowner to reach the windows Mindful storage planning features: plenty of cabinets, pull-out bar bottle storage, file drawers & cubbies with pocket doors for office appliances, magic corner pullouts, and appliance garages with pocket doors Shelf behind range for easy access to daily-use spices and oils. Also: spice and utensil pullouts on either side of range The clients says every priority and wish box got checked. The highly functional design absorbed everything that used to be in that area of the house, but now those things are out of the way. “In the past, we were all spread out when we gathered for the holidays, because we had to spread out. Now, we’re all in here together, including my 92-year old mother. We’re visiting, cooking, laughing… everyone is here. And I’m really learning how to use these appliances. This kitchen has given me a whole new life.”

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

Feeling Blue? Beaded, flush inset cabinetry in a blue paint/black glaze finish, shaker doors & drawer fronts, leather finish granite, stainless steel appliances & porcelain tile backsplashes

ミネアポリスにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

シャーロットにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

アトランタにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、クオーツストーンのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、マルチカラーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

A charming 1920s colonial had a dated dark kitchen that was not in keeping with the historic charm of the home. The owners, who adored British design, wanted a kitchen that was spacious and storage friendly, with the feel of a classic English kitchen. Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client, while architect Greg Lewis redesigned the home to accommodate a larger kitchen, new primary bath, mudroom, and butlers pantry. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawer Headers Finish: (Cabinetry) Maple Blueberry; (Shelving) Walnut Oregano Countertop: Solid Surface Unlimited – Snowy River Quartz Sink: Blanco Precis in Truffle Faucet: Delta Broderick in Champagne Bronze Hardware: Richelieu – Pulls in Champagne Bronze Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Andrea Yeip Interior Designer: Amy Termarsch (Amy Elizabeth Design) Contractor: Langtry Construction, LLC

サクラメントにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

モスクワにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、黄色いキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、黄色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Beautiful touches of artistry have been applied to each interior pocket – from moody greens set against emerald tiling to happy collisions of primary colours.

Compact kitchen within an open floor plan concept.
バーリントンにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、人工大理石カウンター、黒いキッチンカウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル) の写真

Stainless steel countertops and glass upper cabinets enhance the blue-lacquered walls and cabinetry in the bright Service Pantry.
他の地域にある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ガラス扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、ステンレスカウンター、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンパネル) の写真

Side view of custom island with built-in wine rack, vertical storage for trays, narrow bookshelf for cookbooks. Island paint color: Railings by Farrow & Ball

ミネアポリスにある高級な巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、青いキッチンカウンター、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット) の写真

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

This project completely remodelled a semi-detached house in a conservation area of Wandsworth Common, South London. Utilising the slope of the site, we introduced a semi basement to the rear containing a bedroom, living space and kitchenette – connected through a new staircase and hallway. Above this is a large single storey extension containing a contemporary kitchen, utility, dining and living space as well as a raised terrace. A material choice of rendered walls, timber slats and pearl-grey aluminium doors both compliment the existing house, as well as making a bold new statement at the rear. Because of the South-facing aspect, and bright natural light, we were able to introduce a bold colour scheme of stiffkey blue kitchen units, copper plated extract, oak timber floors and dark panelled entrance hall. The added space has transformed the house, almost doubling the key living areas and providing a modern flexible home that can be adapated for future use.

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、白い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photos by Kaity
グランドラピッズにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真