Today’s parlor floor kitchen is the biggest we’ve looked at yet (the house is 22 feet wide) and uses the space to build a very large island. Of particular interest to us as an owner of a similar Victorian brownstone is the way the owner/contractor incorporated the stove and the hood into the archway on the side wall. While we might’ve opted for some different finishes for the cabinets and countertops, this has a great feel overall. Here’s what the owner/builder had to say about his creation:

The layout incorporates the traditional work triangle. I have found the layout to be very practical and in fact have built a similar configuration for several clients in various styles from traditional to contemporary. In smaller kitchens I have utilized a similar design by narrowing the island and eliminating the eating area on the other side. The hood is concealed in the horizontal element under the arch. I went with cabinets made in my shop, granite counters, new wood floor (the original floor had to be structurally reinforced for the weight of the stone), low-profile cooktop, and all the woodwork was stripped from paint and then stained. The existing windows were replaced, one changed to a door with transom. The second window also has a transom not visible in the photo (Marvin). All of the renovations, including the door and deck, were filed and approved with DOB and Landmarks without a problem.

What do you think?
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