Project posted by ashley guttuso

4th Ave./Union Square Apartment

Structure
Apartment
Style
Modern
Custom cabinetry by Henrybuilt
Custom cabinetry by Henrybuilt
Refrigerator by Liebherr
Dishwasher by Bosch
Wine Refrigerator by Summit
Refrigerator by Liebherr Dishwasher by Bosch Wine Refrigerator by Summit
Cooktop by GE
Hood by Faber
Sink and Faucet by Blanco
Cooktop by GE Hood by Faber Sink and Faucet by Blanco
Vanity and Sink by Archisesto
Tile by Nemo
Vanity and Sink by Archisesto Tile by Nemo
Toilet by Duravit
Toilet by Duravit
Plumbing Accessories by Waterworks
Lighting by Schoolhouse Electric
Plumbing Accessories by Waterworks Lighting by Schoolhouse Electric

Details

Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1

Credits

Architect
Studio Fōr
Interior Design
Studio Fōr
Builder
Dean and Silva
Photographer
Garrett Rowland

From ashley guttuso

The client for this project decided it was time for a change in both her career and overall lifestyle. She tasked Studio Fōr with renovating the kitchen and bathroom in her NYC apartment to help her re-new a work/life balance.

To encourage healthy eating, the team designed a kitchen more conducive to cooking in order to motivate the client to prepare more meals at home. At just sixty-two square feet, the client needed an efficient use of space. Open shelves and a neutral, linear backsplash help the space feel bigger while a tall pantry, including an enclosed cabinet for the microwave, increases storage space. A peninsula wrapped in a walnut wood finish ties the kitchen to the living space and allows for conversation while cooking. The existing grey floor tile was buffed to give it a concrete-like finish, adding warmth to the space.


To add character throughout the apartment, custom-designed molding was added to all the existing doors. This Victorian-era detail was a nod to the client’s love of Parisian design. The bathroom was re-designed to create a soothing and cozy environment to unwind at the end the day. The soft lines of the hardware and organic shapes found in the mirror and wall sconces pair with simple subway tiled walls while black and white patterned floor tiles add a graphic and geometric contrast.


The result of the renovation is a timeless design that is inviting and promotes a lifestyle change for many years to come.