Cuisine

A large island with built-in storage solved two issues: It gave the family space for a pantry, and room to invite guests over.

The same detailing is found here for consistency, including a quartz counter in Lincoln White from Daltile white counter and a more dramatic porcelain backsplash, the Calacatta Aries pattern from Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Series. The faucet is by Grohe.

Storage had to be dialed in within the narrow footprint of the brownstone. The black core holds the pantry, while on the right, a bank of custom cabinetry hosts the command station, mop closet, and a concealed bar.-

"The joinery and steel kitchen island involved a lot of prep by the team as there was no margin for error,

Frameless shaker cabinets provide plenty of storage in the kitchen.

The guest room, where Abhishek's father likes to read, includes a custom chair designed by Abhishek's partner, Jeet Gajera.

The open kitchen is a frequent gathering and social space, whether for the family of four or when entertaining.

In the kitchen, custom cabinetry with transparent doors helps keep the space light and airy, as does a lower open shelf for tea, sugar and other everyday essentials.

On closer inspection, the surfaces, including the floors and the kitchen were in far worse shape than they appeared in the photographs.

The couple loves to cook and host, so the kitchen was designed to be sturdy—"I just didn't want anything to be precious,

A Model 2026 pendant by Gino Sarfatti, purchased via rewire gallery in Los Angeles, hangs over the vintage table and woven chairs, all bought from Round Top Antiques Fair.

Now, a larger opening between the dining room and the kitchen allows for spaciousness and added sunlight.

The designers enlarged the kitchen, employing walnut cabinetry and large glass doors that slide open and connect the room to the yard.

The new staircase displays a glass railing and floating walnut treads.

The dining room connects to a library and activities space, which is used for classes, talks, and events. Apart from housing, the ground floor of the building contains two public-facing storefronts: a small post office and a telecommunications store.

Klara’s glass collection lines the entry sequence on custom black metal shelves with heights designed to fit her specific pieces. “There’s this really interesting relationship between the clean material palette and thin vertical lines of the shelves and then the beautiful glass work,” says Rauchwerger.

The staircase landing looks down to the living and dining areas, with the study room in the distance.