A Greenpoint Kitchen Basks in a New Light
Project: A contemporary kitchen update in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Before: To refresh this open 100-square-foot kitchen, the homeowner chose a Sweeten contractor who would make some key changes, including replacing harsh gloss black counters, which showed dirt. She wanted a new sink, a pale marble backsplash, and a stainless range hood to punch up minimalist replacement cabinets.
After: Nothing juices property values like natural light. A once-blocked window jumped back into full view when frosted glass-front cabinets came down from in front, thus brightening new open shelving installed against the adjacent wall. Existing wood-finish base cabinets got swapped for efficient white Swedish cabinetry from IKEA, upgraded with a Lazy Susan in the corner and lighting inside.
Centered in the new matte gray stone peninsula countertop is a sleek stainless undermount sink, with a single-hole, deck-mount lever faucet and separate built-in soap dispenser. The existing stainless stove was reinstalled beneath large-format marble tiles used for the backsplash, themselves crowned by a compact stainless range hood with additional much-needed closed storage above. Sweeten brings homeowners an exceptional renovation experience by personally matching trusted general contractors to your project, while offering expert guidance and support—at no cost to you. Renovate to live, Sweeten to thrive!
Bonus:Extending happy sky-blue wall paint up onto the lower kitchen ceiling subtly differentiates it from the open-plan living room, where the ceiling stayed white.
Style finds: IKEA kitchen cabinets, an undermount stainless sink, matte dark gray countertops that hide dirt, marble backsplash tiles.
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