In honor of Kitchen of the Year, we've partnered with Apartment Therapy and its sister site The Kitchn. This before and after makeover of a small kitchen was designed by Patrick James Hamilton, for a skillful cook living in a classic, handsomely appointed Manhattan apartment.
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After: A Bright Classic Kitchen
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Underfoot, a porcelain tile by Emser Tile mimics slate, laid on the diagonal to camouflage the apartment's quirky lines. The light fixture is from Circa Lighting.
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Before: Outdated Kitchen
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The cabinets, countertops, floor, and appliances needed an overhaul.
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Dark, Dingy, and Mismatched
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The upper and lower cabinets did not match each other. Overall the kitchen felt dark and dingy.
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Stainless Steel Out of Place
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The stainless steal Miele dishwasher was the only updated feature in the old kitchen and looked odd next to the old refrigerator.
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Kitchen Did Not Match Apartment Style
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A before view of the bar side of the counter shows how this kitchen does not fit the classic style of the next room.
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After: A Concealed Refrigerator
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A Sub-Zero cabinetry-front, counter depth refrigerator/freezer prevents stainless steel from overwhelming the space. The bar-height side of the island is finished in a darker "peacock green" granite by Castle Rock.
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After: "Golden Vanilla" Scheme
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A mostly monochromatic "golden vanilla" scheme was chosen, that gives the space warmth, minimizes visual clutter in the highly visible space, and maximizes light. The Cabinetry is by Custom Color and Construction, Wager Contracting, New Rochelle. The stove is GE Café Series 30-inch Freestanding Gas Range, and GE Café Series 2.0 Cubic Feet Over-the-Range Microwave Oven from P.C. Richards.
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After: White Subway Tile Behind the Sink
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The new backsplash is handmade American ceramic subway tile by Artistic Tile. The Undertone Undercounter sink is by Kohler. The faucet is by Delta.
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After: View of the Bar and Entryway
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A silk-look vinyl wall covering, with a subtle sheen, bounces light, provides an interesting but understated backdrop to the owner's artwork, and relates to the kitchen's visible stainless appliances.