MARCH 2019 RETAILOBSERVER.COM
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Fresh Start
Tired of their existing kitchen, newlyweds asked
Madeleine Sloback to modernize the space to
make it bright, airy, and versatile for entertaining.
Sloback demolished the wall between the
kitchen and dining room to create an open-
concept plan and integrated the partial wall into
the island for privacy and separation from the
bedrooms. A combination of white and wood
cabinets offers a fresh look, while a paneled
fridge and an integrated banquette with a
storage bench keep the space streamlined.
Design choices, such as the textured ceramic
back-splash, black hardware and faucet, and a
reveal detail between the countertop and
cabinets, provide a customized touch. —N.F.M.
Urban Delight
For the kitchen in this Toronto condo, Martin de Sousa
expanded the layout for additional storage and counter
space and made it more open and accessible to the rest
of the living spaces.
The designer added casual seating at the entrance and
utilized a nook for open storage. Because the unit's
concrete construction limited the kitchen's size and
configuration, de Sousa changed the orientation from a
galley style to an L-shape, for a more effective layout.
He also installed a drop ceiling for slim LED pot lights
and added task lighting and an adjustable wall sconce
for more illumination. Other design highlights include a
stone planter for fresh herbs and flowers, graphic
ceramic tile, and black hardware. —N.F.M.
SECOND PLACE / SMALL KITCHEN
THIRD PLACE / SMALL KITCHEN
Martin de Sousa
Binns Kitchen & Bath Design,
Toronto, Ontario
Photography: Vincent Lions Photography
Madeleine Sloback
Madeleine Design Group,
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photography: Amanda Oster
