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Challenges In Redesigning a Historic Kitchen

by Howie Lee

The Challenges of Redesigning a Historical Space

In this issue of NKBA Projects, Designer Mary Maney of Minneapolis-based Crystal Kitchen + Bath faced the challenge of transforming a century-old kitchen space into a classic design that still suited the historical home. Click Here to read the full article.

BEFORE

Before



AFTER

After

 

The Appliance Breakdown

Mudroom

Even from the mudroom, we can already see the iconic red Wolf knobs.

 

Crystal Kitchen Wolf Range

Starting with the professional range, we can see the WOLF DF304 - 30" Dual Fuel Range - 4 Burners.  Unmistakable heirs of the professional cooking instruments that made Wolf famous, today’s Wolf gas, dual fuel, and induction ranges are as noteworthy for their abundance of sizes and features as for their exhilarating performance.

The custom hood above hides its ventilation liner. While difficult to determine what is in this kitchen, the Wolf option to pair with the range below is a PL341912 - 34” Pro Hood Liner

Note a custom hood allows options for ventilation, as long as it is appropriately matched with the BTU output of the cooking surface below. Click Here to learn how to properly size when shopping for range hoods.

 

Right next to the range, may also be a hidden Built-In Dishwasher, with custom panel.

Crystal Kitchen SubZero Refrigeration

Another custom paneled appliance is its Built-In French Door Refrigerator.

BI-36UFD - 36" Classic French Door Refrigerator/Freezer - Panel Ready

Other appliances visible are a countertop microwave slotted into cabinetry overhead of a countertop with undercounter refrigeration underneath.

Crystal Kitchen dining nookClick Here for more NKBA Projects with appliance breakdowns.

Source List:

Designer: Mary Maney, Crystal Kitchen + Bath

Photographer: Spacecrafting

Kitchen

Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs

Cabinets: Crystal Cabinet Works

Faucets: Kohler

Light Fixtures: Murray Feiss

Mudroom

Cabinets: Crystal Cabinet Works

Coat Hooks: Smedbo

Flooring: Lea Ceramiche