A couple of weeks ago we featured Athena Calderone’s revamped bathroom (see Before/After: A Perfectionist’s $1,000 Bathroom Overhaul in Brooklyn); this week we’re taking a look at her freshened-up rental kitchen, which she’s living in while her house is being renovated. “Undergoing a massive kitchen upgrade, particularly in a rental, is not ideal for most, but it’s incredible what a difference a coat of gray paint, new wood countertops, and a functional dishwasher can make.”
Photography by Sarah Elliott; see more at Eye Swoon.
Above: After priming the “horrific honey-toned kitchen cabinets” with a coat of Valspar’s Professional Stain Block/Bonding Primer, Athena added a single coat of Valspar’s Mark Twain House Ombra Gray.
Above: Athena also replaced the existing dishwasher with a 24-inch LG Studio Dishwasher ($999 from AJ Madison).
Above: Athena kept the original stove but ripped out the brown laminate countertops and replaced them with Karlby birch countertops from Ikea ($139 for a 98-by-1.5-inch length).
Above: Athena at work in her kitchen (stay tuned; she’s got a cookbook coming out in fall of 2017 with Abrams). The birch countertops wrap around the end to create a waterfall effect.
Above: The kitchen, before.
See another low-cost kitchen transformation at Kitchen of the Week: A Stylist’s $3,400 Kitchen Makeover, DIY Scandi Edition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kitchen of the Week feature on Remodelista?
The Kitchen of the Week is a feature on Remodelista that showcases a beautifully designed kitchen space each week.
Which kitchen is featured in this week's Kitchen of the Week?
This week's Kitchen of the Week features Athena Calderone's kitchen in Brooklyn.
What is the design style of Athena Calderone's kitchen?
Athena Calderone's kitchen design is minimalist and features natural materials like wood and stone.
What are some unique features of Athena Calderone's kitchen?
Some unique features of Athena Calderone's kitchen include the custom-made plaster range hood, the waterfall marble island, and the vintage Moroccan tiles.
What color palette is used in Athena Calderone's kitchen?
The color palette of Athena Calderone's kitchen is mostly neutral with shades of white, black, and gray, and pops of natural wood tones.
What is the layout of Athena Calderone's kitchen?
Athena Calderone's kitchen has an open floor plan layout that flows into the dining and living areas.
What is the lighting design in Athena Calderone's kitchen?
The lighting design in Athena Calderone's kitchen includes a mix of task lighting, accent lighting, and natural light from windows and skylights.
What are some sources for materials used in Athena Calderone's kitchen?
Some sources for materials used in Athena Calderone's kitchen include Waterworks, Ann Sacks, and CB2.
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