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Vivid Vintage
For this historical renovation, designer
Sarah Robertson refreshed her own
1920s Craftsman kitchen while remain-
ing true to its original charm. Major
challenges included opening up space
to surrounding rooms and bringing in
natural light while minimizing bulky
cabinetry. She placed outswing windows
on three walls, allowing light to stream in
all day. For even more light, the inoperable
window above the range remains
unobstructed by the high-CFM hood,
which is installed flush with the ceiling.
Counter-to-ceiling cabinets on either
side of the sink add functionality to the
room's corners, while floating walnut
shelves elsewhere reduce bulk and
match the island. Other storage features,
such as a dedicated tea drawer, a toe-
kick cat food drawer, and in-drawer
outlets, make cabinet space specialized
and functional. Finally, vintage-look brass
and black finishes tie the room together,
from the window frames and custom
appliance finishes to the light fixtures and
hardware. —Amanda Hermans
Sarah Robertson
Studio Dearborn, Mamaroneck, NY
Photography: Adam Kane Macchia
of Macchia Photo
Cabinets: Schrocks of Walnut Creek; countertops: granite; dishwasher: Asko
Appliances; faucets/fittings: Watermark and Newport Brass; garbage
disposal: InSinkErator; lighting: Molly O'Shea Ryan; microwave oven: GE;
range: Thermador; refrigerator: Sub-Zero; sinks: Vigo; tile: AKDO; ventilation:
Futuro Futuro; water delivery system: Pure Waters; windows: Lepage
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