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Biltmore Street Kitchen
Washington, DC
New kitchen for a unit in "The Haddington," a co-op dating from the early 1900's. The existing
kitchen had a single plug, minimal cabinetry, 2 feet of counter space, scarred formica countertops, approximately
4 layers of floor coverings, and appliances and fixtures dating from each of the last 3 decades of the 1900's.
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The solution uses distressed-finish materials and a period sink and fixtures to fit with the character of the co-op,
while accomplishing the following:
- Maximized storage, running cabinets along all walls and nearly to the ceiling, and including a rack for pots over
the range
- Display space for family china
- A badly-needed breakfast bar that doubles as extra counter space--both sorely needed within the tiny kitchen
Despite the large windows, there is little natural light due to the location in a light well. The materials
maximize and reflect existing light, with minimal color contrast. Floors and counters pick up on colors present
in the distressed cabinets, and white appliances augment the reflected light.
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Though the color variation is subtle, texture--rather than color--is varied from floor to ceiling, with
sealed travertine floors, granite counters, and beadboard walls, and finishing at top with a chunky crown molding
in the same distressed finish as the cabinetry.
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