Gurri’s latest kitchen design remodel is a Fifth Avenue prewar apartment in Manhattan’s tony Upper East Side.
This down-to-the-studs kitchen renovation had to stay within the original footprint. Because of its limited 152-square feet and structural issues, there was no room to expand within the kitchen. The original kitchen was tucked away in the back of the apartment with little natural light. By removing the walls between the kitchen and the dining room light is able to stream in from the living room. The new open floor plan also allowed taking floor space from the dining room. In addition, this allowed expanding the kitchen to fit a full-size wine fridge and freezer/fridge combo.
The Brief
Designed in collaboration with Lee Wanaselja from Eggersmann Kitchens a traditional, yet modern and warm, rich look was created with the Macassar Ebony cabinetry. High gloss lacquered, custom Eggersmann Luxury German Cabinetry Modern Collection, (book & grain matched) looks more like furniture. Certainly, makes the perfect transition to the living spaces. The home owners are art lovers and their living room acts as a gallery. So, the large wine fridge close to the dining area is perfect for entertaining. The beautiful Ebony cabinetry adds a hefty dose of richness that helps ground the all-white palette.
The Living Kitchen Is The New Living Room
White light reflects off the Eggersmann Vetro Satinato Optic Mirrored Glass upper cabinets. Similarly, the satin mirror backsplash bounces natural light around the room along with Hastings’ Calcutta Semi-gloss white porcelain floor tiles. This crisp white framing creates an open and airy background highlighting the stunning dark Macassar Ebony cabinetry.
The brightness of white assists in the focused task of cooking, and the ebony helps warm the room while providing a durable finish. Likewise, the Caesarstone Quartz countertops anchor the design with warmth and visual weight while keeping the room light and airy.
The entrance to your home should be welcoming, but a smooth transition from outside daylight to the interior lighting is needed. The under-counter, dimmer-controlled LED emotional color lighting, transitions the kitchen’s mood matching the living space. It’s much easier to adjust lighting than to paint a wall. You can change the mood of the room just by brightening or dimming the lighting and color.
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