manhattan kitchen

texture, pattern colour

a manhattan kitchen in a historic early 20th century building gets a gut renovation; its last upgrade being in the early 1980s with the original pipes for gas lighting still in existence. The challenge was to design a space that was cheerful, fresh and functional.

custom cabinetry

while spacially challenged, its footprint was ample enough to create a kitchen worthy of the client’s cooking and baking skills. With bespoke cabinetry stretching up to the ceiling, fitting shelving around old pipes that could not be removed, adding a pull out pantry and pull out waste bin, storage is no longer the problem it was.

mixing metals

the mix of brass and chrome hardware along with the stainless steel appliances adds warmth and interest, as does the subtle pattern in the flooring, backsplash and countertops. Although there is quite a sizable window, natural light is limited, hence the decision to use a warm, vibrant colour on the walls and an added dash of fun chevron print for the custom shade.

blur the edges

a countertop that seamlessly blends in with with the cabinetry and backsplash gives the illusion of more space and keeps it bright and fresh without looking hard or clinical.

light it up

while all lights - LED under cabinet and ceiling chandelier are on dimmer switches for a custom lighting effect, the ceiling light adds sparkle and glamour to a space where cooking and creating family dishes are always in the works.

“Tiffany turned my kitchen from an embarrassment to a showpiece! It would have never turned out so great without her wonderful design choices. Her selections for paint color, window treatment, lighting and cabinets were options I would have never considered but turned out to be fabulous! Tiffany handled all the details with the contractor and cabinet design and installation. She made a project I had been dreading so much easier and so reasonably priced. I plan to work with Tiffany on my next project!”

M.C. (Journalist)

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