Steal This Look: Levenson McDavid Architect Kitchen by Julie

Issue 25 · The Modern Kitchen · June 23, 2009

Steal This Look: Levenson McDavid Architect Kitchen by Julie

Issue 25 · The Modern Kitchen · June 23, 2009

When Jenna Lyons' Brooklyn kitchen appeared in the November 2008 issue Domino, we were instantly drawn to the mix of new of old, dark and light. Architect Ken Levenson of Levenson McDavid Architects deconstructs the components. Photos courtesy of Levenson McDavid.

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Above: 1890s Deck Mount Bridge Kitchen Faucet by Barber Wilson; $884 from Decor 66.

Shaw's Original Fireclay Apron Sink

Above: Shaw's Original Fireclay Apron Sink comes in a 30-inch width perfect for applications such as Levenon's sideways inset at the end of the countertop; $971.25 at HomeClick.com.

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Above: The kitchen cabinets are painted in Surrey from Ralph Lauren.

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Above: The Sugatsune FT-120 Classic-Style Medium Pull measures 4 3/16 inches; $26 at Knobs & Hardware.

Small Oval Cupboard Latch

Above: Small Oval Cupboard Latch made of solid forged brass (high quality is important in the smooth and long functioning of latches) and shown with a polished nickel finish; $25 at Rejuvenation Hardware.

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Above: Left Bank Chair, upholstered in organic hemp; for a selection of reupholstered, reclaimed armchairs, go to Nightwood in Brooklyn.

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Above: Saarinen Side Table with white laminate top; $560 at Design Within Reach.

Above: The Lowell Pendant with clear glass shade; $119 for the fixture and $27 for the shade.

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Above: Levenson used salvaged wood for the kitchen floor. One of our favorite resources is Restoration Timber, with showrooms in New York and San Francisco, which specializes in wood reclaimed from old barns, abandoned schools, mills, warehouses, and factories. For more suppliers, see our earlier post Slow Design: Restoration Timber.

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Above: The countertops and shelf are custom concrete from Get Real Surfaces; about $80 a square foot; call (212) 414-1620.

Distillery Table

Above: Distillery Dining Table made from recycled pine floors; $1,295 to $1,695, depending on size, at Sundance.

Wolf Dual Fuel Range DF366

Above: Wolf DF366 Duel Fuel Range with six or four burners with grill; $7,599 at Abt Electronics.

Wolf 36-inch wall hood

Above: Couple with the Wolf 36-inch Wall Hood; also at Abt Electronics. Contact for pricing information.