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Simple joinery introduces contemporary details into the revamped kitchen space.

Everything is on hand for ease of meal prep. The painting is by Emily, and the knife block is IKEA.

Colorful striped curtains set against a black background add color and whimsy and were a simple and budget-friendly way to create a major visual impact.

Open shelves, sourced from Rejuvenation, don’t feel as heavy as the upper cabinets installed before.

A litter box is tucked away in a pull-out drawer, so the family can bring their furry friend along on adventures.

Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Kitchen

The new kitchen is outfitted with white oak cabinetry by Ramon Padilla, Trias counter stools and a La Cornue oven and range.

Kitchen cabinets

Just outside the apartment is a circular courtyard area. Lekien moved the kitchen from the rear of the apartment to the front so that it runs along the curved wall and connects to the outdoors.

Two complementary lighting fixtures from New Hampshire Antiques co-op hang in the kitchen. "One of my good friends from college was getting married in New Hampshire, and he mentioned an antique store down the street. We probably spent three hours in there,

The utility sink and moveable countertop were purchased second-hand. Throughout the interiors, the framing was left exposed. Fire-resistant mineral wool insulation was applied to the exterior, then clad with Alaskan Yellow Cedar boards finished in a shou sugi ban treatment.

The new kitchen features ceiling-to-countertop tiles in a grid pattern, which reappears throughout the home. The globe flush mount overhead is from Anthropologie, while the hardware is from Altas Homewares and Alno Hardware.