Ronnie Wolf
The latest addition brings new life to Kevin and Nancy Murphy’s petite kitchen which opens to a cathedral ceiling living room with dazzling views of the sunset where marshland meets farmland on the river bend. Lighter and brighter, the kitchen becomes a backdrop for whatever table top accessories and family heirloom collections are featured at the time” added Ciccarello.Ivory cabinetry with simple detailed flat panel inset doors gives the room a neat manicured look which is helpful in streamlining the look of a smaller space.
Crackle subway field tile with focal points of framed soft white and off white glass tiles add understated elegance.A sleek microwave oven drawer, wall oven, paneled refrigerator and dishwasher, white cast iron sink and pull out spray faucet round out the list of amenities.Project HighlightsObjectives:• Create a functional small space with high end appliances; wall oven was a must have• Lighten and brighten this interior room kitchen• Take advantage of water views through the newly added adjoining living room• Space for casual entertainingDesign Challenges:• Being a 170 year old home, ceilings in the kitchen were low and out of level• Space is small but did not want to sacrifice amenities• Electrical panel cut in to the prime cabinet real estate in the kitchenDesign Solutions:• Scale the size of all materials used in the space to fit the smaller proportions including appropriate sized appliances• Sacrifice some ceiling height in order to get the ceiling level• Island with wine cooler and seating for three answers casual entertaining needs• Pantry cabinet built around chimney chase hides it and creates more usable storage spaceDesign Features:• Under counter wine cooler in the island• Beautiful glimmer of glass tile featured in the back splash both over the stove and over the sink• Light switch for pendant lights tucked out of sight under the stool opening in the island• Beautiful nickel pendants with fabric shades are just the right size for the space
