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CookbooksIssue 41 — Global Warming

Steal This Look: A Renovated Loft Kitchen in Brooklyn

October 8, 2019

When architect Elizabeth Roberts renovated the Williamsburg, Brooklyn loft of Ted Lee, a cookbook author, and E.V. Day, a sculptor, she designed a chef’s-style kitchen pairing budget Ikea cabinets with high end appliances. Here, we dissect the key elements of the kitchen to recreate the look.

a carrara marble topped kitchen island anchors the space while ikea cabinets re 17
Above: A Carrara marble topped kitchen island anchors the space while Ikea cabinets reach the ceiling. Photograph by Dustin Aksland from A Kitchen for a Cookbook Author and a Sculptor, Williamsburg Edition.
roberts matched original wood lintels above the windows with custom poured conc 18
Above: Roberts matched original wood lintels above the windows with custom poured concrete window sills. Photograph by Dustin Aksland from A Kitchen for a Cookbook Author and a Sculptor, Williamsburg Edition.

Materials

benjamin moore decorator&#8\2\17;s white paint is \$69.99 per gallon from b 19
Above: Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White paint is $69.99 per gallon from Benjamin Moore retailers.
the kitchen is made up of glossy white laminate abstrakt cabinets from ike 20
Above: The kitchen is made up of glossy white laminate Abstrakt cabinets from Ikea, a kitchen cabinet style no longer available. Ikea’s new alternative is the Ringhult Door in High Gloss White, from $69 at Ikea.

Appliances

the viking side by side stainless steel refrigerator (vcsb54\23ss) is \$9,889 a 21
Above: The Viking Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator (VCSB5423SS) is $9,889 at Designer Appliances.
the viking professional built in double electric convection wall oven is \$6,39 22
Above: The Viking Professional Built-In Double Electric Convection Wall Oven is $6,399 at Pacific Sales.
the viking professional series fully integrated dishwasher (vdw30\2wsss) is \$\ 23
Above: The Viking Professional Series Fully Integrated Dishwasher (VDW302WSSS) is $1,639 at AJ Madison.
the viking professional 5 series 36 inch gas cooktop (vgsu5366bss) at \$\1,669 24
Above: The Viking Professional 5 Series 36-Inch Gas Cooktop (VGSU5366BSS) at $1,669 at AJ Madison.
a downdraft ventilation unit is integrated into the kitchen island. the viking 25
Above: A downdraft ventilation unit is integrated into the kitchen island. The Viking Professional 5 Series Downdraft Ventilation System (VDD5360SS) at $1,739 at AJ Madison.

Faucets & Fixtures

the hansgrohe axor starck pot filler deck mounted faucet has a 360 degree 26
Above: The Hansgrohe Axor Starck Pot Filler Deck Mounted Faucet has a 360-degree swivel range; $566.05 at Kitchen & Bath Authority. For more see 10 Easy Pieces: Articulated Deck Mount Kitchen Faucets.
the danze parma single handle pre rinse faucet is made of brass with a sta 27
Above: The Danze Parma Single-Handle Pre-Rinse Faucet is made of brass with a stainless steel or chrome finish, it starts at $413.98 on Amazon. For more see 10 Easy Pieces: Pull-Down Sprayer Faucets.
the franke professional series is \1\2 inches deep; \$\1,590 at aj madison 28
Above: The Franke Professional Series is 12 inches deep; $1,590 at AJ Madison (other depths and sizes available). For more see 10 Easy Pieces: Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks.

Furniture

the michel thonet era barstool is an off the shelf option for the vintage stool 29
Above: The Michel Thonet Era Barstool is an off-the-shelf option for the vintage stools in the kitchen; $295 at Design Within Reach.

Accessories

source a vintage kitchen scale from your local flea market or online like this 30
Above: Source a vintage kitchen scale from your local flea market or online like this one, the Báscula Cocina Verde in Retro Mint for €35 at Deco and Living.
the john boos reversible maple cutting board is \$83.33 on amazon. 31
Above: The John Boos Reversible Maple Cutting Board is $83.33 on Amazon.
the all clad stainless steel dutch oven with a domed lid is \$334.95 on amazon. 32
Above: The All-Clad Stainless Steel Dutch Oven with a Domed Lid is $334.95 on Amazon.
the sarreid vintage mortar & pestle is \$7\1 on chairish. 33
Above: The Sarreid Vintage Mortar & Pestle is $71 on Chairish.
the tivoli audio henry kloss model one radio is \$\179.99 at b&h. 34
Above: The Tivoli Audio Henry Kloss Model One Radio is $179.99 at B&H.
N.B.: This post is an update; it was first published on November 14, 2017.

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