9th Street, New York

Project Overview

What would typically be a standard kitchen renovation became a challenging project in the face of a global pandemic. Long lead times for the custom-made Italian cabinetry and an elevator renovation in the building created roadblocks, causing the project to get off to a slow start. With a lot of patience and trust in our team, these flexible clients were able to get their dream kitchen.

Objective

The primary goal was to open up the 1960s-era apartment to create continuity between the kitchen and other living areas. To do this, we removed several of the original walls, integrated the flooring, and built a custom peninsula for entertaining guests.

Partnerships

Gregory Hitchcock

Unique Element

Custom floating shelves that wrap around the hood contribute to the open feeling of the new space. The floating shelf motif continues above the peninsula with shelving for stemware. Below, the built-in cabinetry anchors one end of the peninsula, providing valuable storage. The use of mixed materials between the shelves and countertop perfectly integrates the elements of the peninsula.

Custom Creations

An adjacent bar nook continues the utilization of mixed materials to further tie the space together. Illuminated shelving provides sophisticated functional lighting, accenting the white countertop with floating maple shelves above.

Custom cabinetry from Cesar provides elegant storage that matches the client’s specific needs for the space. The Grothouse countertops were also custom-designed for the peninsula and bar areas.

In the Details

Our team of expert craftspeople was able to perfectly merge the various mixed materials used throughout the kitchen renovation. From seamless transitions to the sharp, clean edges, it’s these types of details that make the difference between a basic renovation and a luxury kitchen.