stepping back in time 

Purchasing a historic home and wanting to add-on often creates all kinds of issues. Materials won't match, style is sacrificed for budget, and the original home design often places rooms in the wrong location, or they are simply not large enough to accommodate today's needs.  Built in 1896, this colonial four-square home had all the historic charm one could hope for, the problem was the kitchen had been revamped in the 60's and was in a space 10'x9'. The potential existed, but the kitchen had to come out into the light. It was relocated into what had been the dining room - the largest room in the house in 1896.  Pocket doors would separate it from the dining room, and the addition for the mudroom and laundry would extend into the existing kitchen which became the living room.Though they brought in great light, the door to the wrap around porch and the bay windows were low, and moving them up was not doable so we added an island to house the sink and dishwasher, and a wooden tabletop became the breakfast space.  With a chandelier centered above it it pays homage to the original dining table.  Now the cook can clean up facing her guests, and the beuatiful light form the bay windows. The custom hood and over-sized range became the focal point for the main wall, and the furniture-styled hutch holds everything from pots and pans to vegetables and beans, all sorts of dishware and dry food stuffs.  Glass doors and a wood top finish off this beautiful case-piece that looks as if it were here from day one.

APPLIANCES

Jennair french-door refrigerator/freezer & 36" gas range

miele dw

Kitchenaid microwave

Custom Hood

MATERIALS

Cabinetry  - CrownPoint Cabinetry Built as furniture case pieces

Countertops - 3cm Ultimate Azul Aran Quartzite with ogee edge; 2 2" flat sawn american walnut with  edge from Grothouse Lumber

Hardware - Knobs, pulls and latches in polished nickel

Sink - 30"  fireclay farmhouse sink

Faucet - Rohl

Lighting - by Rejuvenation in polished nickel

Backsplash - Crackle finish subway with tin ceiling insert design

historically correct

when it's done right it just takes your breath away. A vintage style kitchen doesn't have to look old. This one is a showstopper with details that take it to the next level.