Big personality comes home with a trough sink and a wine fridge—under the stairs After Roxy, a rescued Rhodesian ridgeback, joined their household, Alicia and Ed realized “a little more space in a laid-back neighborhood” would be a better fit for the family of three than Manhattan, where they were currently living. They set their […]
A Brooklyn couple who loves to cook creates a waterfall counter as a welcoming perch for friends and family Project: Open up a tiny kitchen in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Before: Amy and Nick were looking for a new home and wanted a place that was either move-in ready or didn’t need a lot of work. […]
Plans include an open kitchen, new closets, oak floors, and embracing the “cons” of Carrara marble A search for a home to suit their growing family led Marissa and Cody from the West Village to a beautiful spot in northern Manhattan. The apartment, a two-bed, one-bath corner unit, was located on a steep hill in the neighborhood […]
From homework HQ to a prep and serving station at your next get-together, the kitchen peninsula proves its versatility Unlike a kitchen island, which has clearance on all sides, a peninsula is joined to the rest of the kitchen, often meeting with a nearby counter or wall to transform an L-shape layout into a much more functional […]
Custom kitchen islands are design puzzle pieces that’ll help meet your kitchen’s needs It could be the convenient location, often the center of the kitchen, or how inviting it looks—a perfect spot to sit down with a cup of coffee and newspaper, or glass of wine. When family and friends come together, it’s a place […]
We’re thankful for the many families who have welcomed us into their homes throughout the year, sharing personal styles and lessons learned during major renovations. The kitchens we’ve toured have much in common—variations on tile, stone, cabinetry, and appliances all with a universal goal of creating a daily space for food and family and friends. […]
A cook space transforms with reclaimed wood, kitchen shelving and a waterfall countertop Editor’s Note: This post, which originally ran July 2015, shows that smart storage never gets old. Here’s a look into what happens when Manhattanites make bold changes in a small kitchen—like taking down kitchen walls! This Hell’s Kitchen renovation would have been stylish […]
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