A Coastal Kitchen

BBright white with a touch of contrast; a palette of soothing tones comes together for an apartment in Dumbo, Brooklyn. When the homeowner first happened upon her apartment, she was able to look past the surface and see the potential—the bones—of the space. But the kitchen did not come without its fair share of challenges, so she sought the help of Kelly Bailey of Coastal Cabinet Works to lead the remodel.

Cabinetry that better fills the room was brought in. Open shelving and glass upper cabinets make the room feel more spacious while providing visual depth. To bring a bit of warmth to the white paint, Kelly designed the shelves in a caramel stain. As for the radiator that could not be moved, she tucked it under the peninsula and designed a counter-wall cabinet above it. Doing so helped create balance and tie the open floor plan together.

The building does not have a service elevator and a typical range would not fit into the complex. In its stead, Kelly designed a wall oven in a custom base cabinet combined with a cooktop to overcome this hurdle. The finished look is both sleek and efficient, completed with a decorative hood.

Kelly’s aim for every project is to infuse each kitchen with its own personality. Her use of space and symmetry radiate a relaxing vibe. Luckily, the homeowner was able to snag some before pictures and they can be found on Coastal Cabinet Works Facebook Page. The side-by-side transformation can be found under the aptly titled “Dumbo Project.” Photos: Alexandra Stanton