Showcase Space
Frequent entertainers, this large New York family wanted special attention paid to making their new kitchen both stylish and especially welcoming for their guests, so they hired Julie Deuble of Artisan Kitchens & Baths at Appliance Associates.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Large table-like peninsula with hidden storage; three-stage crown molding; custom built-in entertainment center, bar, and desk.
DIMENSIONS
16’6″ x 10′ for kitchen
19′ in built-ins for living room
PRODUCTS USED
Cabinetry: Medallion Platinum
Countertops: Labradorite granite with ogee edge
Sink(s): Franke
Faucet(s): Grohe
Range: Wolf
Hood: Sirius
Refrigerator: Sub-Zero
Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel
Backsplash: Medici Mosaics
Hardware: Berenson
In addition to the logistical issues of working in a high-rise, some of Deuble’s biggest challenges came with incorporating appliances, such as properly venting the 48-inch pro-style range. To integrate several large appliances into the relatively small space while maintaining a seamless appearance, she included custom panels over the refrigerator, dishwasher drawers, and refrigerator drawers. She then housed a microwave and a TV in identical wall cabinets.
Since the kitchen opens to the living room, Deuble needed to design it as a space to be shown, not hidden. To achieve this, custom details were included throughout, such as a table-style peninsula with decorative legs, three-stage crown molding, mullion doors, an entertainment center with wine and liquor storage, and a desk designed to match the cabinetry. Well-thoughtout details such as the push-to-open hardware on the peninsula’s full-height cabinet doors provided the finishing touches to this showcase-worthy space.
