In a Brooklyn townhouse gut renovation by architect Elizabeth Roberts, the parlor floor kitchen was opened up with steel-framed windows, a new kitchen island, and a fireplace turned wood-fired grill (the owners cook often). Here’s a look at the individual elements to borrow a few ideas for your own kitchen.
Above: The kitchen is at the back of the building, which in most Brooklyn Italiante structures is cramped and dark. Here, Roberts had a steel-framed window wall fabricated by Optimum Window. See more in Brooklyn Revival: A Bright and Open Family House by Ensemble Architecture. Above: A classic bridge faucet paired with a stainless sink overlooks the garden. Above: The bulk of the renovation budget went into the kitchen. Roberts, a stickler when it comes to high-functioning kitchen design, integrated a downdraft vent with the pro kitchen island range. Above: A custom grill designed for restaurant kitchens with a crank to adjust the height of the grill inside.
Above: The pendant lights are the Haleigh 12-Inch Dome Cord Pendants; $399 each at Rejuvenation. Above: The Hudson Pub Stool is an off-the-shelf version of the vintage adjustable bar stools that Roberts sourced for the kitchen. The stools are $169.99 at World Market.
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