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Kitchen RemodelsIssue 31 — High Season

Steal This Look: A Cheap and Cheerful Fire Island Kitchen, Summerhouse Edition

August 1, 2017

We dropped in on Ann Stephenson and Lori Scacco a while ago to check out their 450-square-foot A-frame on Fire Island, which they bought in December 2014 and overhauled in time to move in by the start of the next summer season (see A Chic Fixer-Upper on Fire Island, Budget Edition). Here’s a closer look at their budget kitchen remodel (plus tips on where to splurge and where to save).

the couple splurged on honed carrara marble countertops from stone world i 14
Above: The couple splurged on honed Carrara marble countertops from Stone World Imports of Farmingdale, New York, and saved on a narrow electric range and a simple Chicago kitchen faucet (see below for sourcing information). Instead of spending on built-in cabinetry, they hung a simple white curtain to conceal the under-counter utility areas.
a trio of shelves made from ikea components provides storage. 15
Above: A trio of shelves made from Ikea components provides storage.
a view of the tiny galley kitchen; the shaker peg rail is from nh woodworking. 16
Above: A view of the tiny galley kitchen; the Shaker Peg Rail is from NH Woodworking.

The Basics

the summit wem\1\10 \20 inch freestanding electric range is \$459 from aj madis 17
Above: The Summit WEM110 20-Inch Freestanding Electric Range is $459 from AJ Madison.
the smeg 9.\2\2 cubic feet retro style refrigerator/freezer is \$\1,999 from we 18
Above: The Smeg 9.22 Cubic Feet Retro Style Refrigerator/Freezer is $1,999 from West Elm.
the pine rekarne table is \$\149 from ikea; the couple painted it in china whit 19
Above: The pine Rekarne Table is $149 from Ikea; the couple painted it in China White from Benjamin Moore and added a honed Carrara marble top.
the ekby valter bracket in birch, also painted in china white from be 20
Above: The Ekby Valter Bracket in birch, also painted in China White from Benjamin Moore), is $5 from Ikea.
overhead illumination is provided by a leviton porcelain keyless lampholder; \$ 21
Above: Overhead illumination is provided by a Leviton Porcelain Keyless Lampholder; $1.69 at the Home Depot. (See more at Object Lessons: The Hardware Store Porcelain Light Socket.)
the concealed hot and cold water sink faucet is \$360.\2\2 from chicago faucets. 22
Above: The Concealed Hot and Cold Water Sink Faucet is $360.22 from Chicago Faucets.

Accessories

the graphite staub cast iron round tea kettle is \$\170 from williams sono 23
Above: The graphite Staub Cast-Iron Round Tea Kettle is $170 from Williams-Sonoma.
the couple collects the coupe line from heath ceramics; prices start at \$\25 f 24
Above: The couple collects the Coupe Line from Heath Ceramics; prices start at $25 for a Coupe Dessert Bowl. Photograph by Michael Muller for Remodelista.
the still life pitcher no. 3 from sir/madam is \$\135. 25
Above: The Still Life Pitcher No. 3 from Sir/Madam is $135.
the lostine long maple cutting board with leather hanger is \$\150 from horne. 26
Above: The Lostine Long Maple Cutting Board with leather hanger is $150 from Horne.
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on July 5, 2016.

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