Lytton Boulevard

Type: Private Residence – Toronto
Completed: 2016

Elevating Kitchen Design: A Transformation for Functionality

In the scope of a comprehensive home renovation project focused on enhancing functionality and long-term livability, this kitchen posed unique challenges. The design had to contend with multiple access points, compact dimensions, an adjacent powder room, and immovable bulkheads.

Navigating these constraints, the design artfully combines captivating visual elements and meticulous details.

The layout begins with the creation of a hallway-like effect, visually distinguishing the powder room entrance from the kitchen area. The positioning of tall and deep elements tactically preserves natural light and optimizes sightlines. Upon entering the space, the stainless steel-clad refrigerator faces the wall ovens and pantry, housed in a designated area.

Masterful Upper Cabinet Design Redefining Kitchen Spaces

Vertical straps along the upper storage not only add visual intrigue but also serve as a poetic solution to a common issue. The open shelves are elegantly supported by these straps, accentuating the floating appearance, further enhanced by a deliberate gap between the upper storage and tall cabinets. The cooktop area features no prominent hood, maintaining the clean lines of the upper storage.

Incorporating rounded shapes introduces a touch of softness to the compact workspace. The textured cross-cut veneer applied to the lower storage reinvents natural material in a fresh and unique finish.

The homeowners sought a more functional kitchen enriched with distinctive and personalized details. It's within this project that the innovative stone base table concept was conceived, offering an elegant and practical addition.

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