The hot kitchen action continues today from the home of the folks behind House By We, a reminder that architects and designers should feel free to send in their creations.

We were interested in designing a white/black kitchen for this space very early on. We feel it’s a simple way to incorporate modern elements into the more traditional brownstone aesthetic. The cabinets and hardware are all IKEA, the countertop is Caesarstone and the tile, Ann Sacks. Rather than spend a bundle on custom cabinetry, we saved a a lot of money on the actual product and budgeted a little more money for labor and craftsmanship to customize the existing space to the cabinets and appliances. So, while it wasn’t an easy decision to square the original arch opening at the expense of a couple of beautiful original plaster moldings, the practical advantage of adding more useable space won out in the end. Squaring and expanding the existing arch allowed us to expand the neighboring pantry; it also served as a more appropriate frame for the blending of contemporary, industrial and traditional details–a farmhouse sink with restaurant-style fixtures; DCS stove with country white cabinets; classic counter-to-ceiling subway tile, but in a more contemporary “Dove” hue; a BOSCH dishwasher (in white) and a sleek countertop juxtaposed with rustic, original plank floors. The DCS range and the tile were the splurge items–a couple of higher-end details, particularly the stove, can go a long way towards upgrading the feel of a kitchen that needs to save where it can. The entire kitchen cost about $25,000.

Looks great to us, though we probably would’ve kept the original arch.
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