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.
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.
A Carrara marble topped kitchen island anchors the space while Ikea cabinets reach the ceiling.
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.
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 concrete window sills.
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.
Photograph by Dustin Aksland from A Kitchen for a Cookbook Author and a Sculptor, Williamsburg Edition.
Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White paint is $69.99 per gallon from Benjamin Moore retailers.
Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White paint is $69.99 per gallon from Benjamin Moore retailers.
Materials
Materials
The kitchen is made up of glossy white laminate Abstrakt cabinets from Ikea, a kitchen cabinet style no longer available.
The kitchen is made up of glossy white laminate Abstrakt cabinets from Ikea, a kitchen cabinet style no longer available.
The Viking Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator (VCSB5423SS) is $9,889 at Designer Appliances.
The Viking Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator (VCSB5423SS) is $9,889 at Designer Appliances.
Appliances
Appliances
The Viking Professional Built-In Double Electric Convection Wall Oven is $6,399 at Pacific Sales.
The Viking Professional Built-In Double Electric Convection Wall Oven is $6,399 at Pacific Sales.
The Viking Professional Series Fully Integrated Dishwasher (VDW302WSSS) is $1,639 at AJ Madison.
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 at AJ Madison.
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 Professional 5 Series Downdraft Ventilation System (VDD5360SS) at $1,739 at AJ Madison.
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.
The Hansgrohe Axor Starck Pot Filler Deck Mounted Faucet has a 360-degree swivel range; $566.05 at Kitchen & Bath Authority.
The Hansgrohe Axor Starck Pot Filler Deck Mounted Faucet has a 360-degree swivel range; $566.05 at Kitchen & Bath Authority.
Faucets & Fixtures
Faucets & Fixtures
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 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 12 inches deep; $1,590 at AJ Madison (other depths and sizes available).
The Franke Professional Series is 12 inches deep; $1,590 at AJ Madison (other depths and sizes available).
The Michel Thonet Era Barstool is an off-the-shelf option for the vintage stools in the kitchen; $295 at Design Within Reach.
The Michel Thonet Era Barstool is an off-the-shelf option for the vintage stools in the kitchen; $295 at Design Within Reach.
Furniture
Furniture
Accessories
Accessories
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.
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.
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.
The All-Clad Stainless Steel Dutch Oven with a Domed Lid is $334.95 on Amazon.
The Sarreid Vintage Mortar & Pestle is $71 on Chairish.
The Sarreid Vintage Mortar & Pestle is $71 on Chairish.
The Tivoli Audio Henry Kloss Model One Radio is $179.99 at B&H.
The Tivoli Audio Henry Kloss Model One Radio is $179.99 at B&H.
