Brooklyn, NY

The owners of this East Williamsburg apartment were looking for a big kitchen upgrade and a departure from the tiresome builder-grade finishes.  As an amateur chef, the client wanted to greatly increase counter space and storage in the kitchen without losing a welcoming eating area for lavish dinner parties.  The architectural solution was to combine the dining and kitchen areas to create a large open space focused around a dining-island. The inspiration was a “Chef’s Table” experience for guests, where the homeowner could cook and socialize simultaneously.

Solk Architecture created a built-in stone planter for fresh herbs that also houses a record collection below.  Mirrors and glazing are subtly used throughout the apartment to brighten and extend the space.  In the bathroom, a blush-toned mirror was selected to reflect the warm tones in the calacatta viola shower tile.

This project was featured on Dwell+ in their “Focus” series.

Solk Architecture provided both architectural and interior design services.