if you’re just joining us, welcome!! if you’ve come back for more behind-the-scenes of this upper west side pied-à-terre renovation project, thank you!! [and if you’re curious about renovation recap….pied-à-terre, part I, please check it out here]
today we are going to look at the transformation that took place in the kitchen.
our clients were very, very clear about how they were – or more to the point how they were not – going to be using their kitchen: it was be used strictly for making morning coffee, making evening cocktails or warming up the leftovers they brought home from a fabulous restaurant they patronized the night before. to that point, we removed the stove and capped the gas line, installed a convection microwave oven and installed an under counter drawer fridge and freezer unit [not pictured]. as for the finishes, we opted for dark cabinetry with blackened steel hardware to sit atop warm grey stone flooring. the counter tops we selected had a gorgeous horizontal striation to them that helped to visually widen the space and the mirrored tile back splash not only added drama but added depth to an otherwise shallow space. in trying to keep the kitchen to feel as open as possible [not to mention wanting to add interest and a beautiful focal point] we custom designed an open shelving unit with the glass shelves resting on classically inspired polished chrome brackets.
take a look at the photo diary below to see how this awkward kitchen was transformed into a jewel-box of a space.







our clients were beyond thrilled with the dramatic change that this otherwise drab and dated kitchen went through. isn’t this incredible space just begging for a martini to be made in it?
do you need help bringing new life to your outdated abode? we are here and happy to help! just say the word!!
UPDATE: check out renovation recap part iii for a behind-the-scenes look at the bathroom transformation!

Hi I love this shelving unit is it something you can supply please? Thx
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for your kind comment. We worked with a local vendor to custom make this shelving unit for our clients needs and is not something that can be purchased “off-the-shelf”. I hope this helps!
Cheers~
Darci