Said to have sheltered gangster Bugsy Siegel, this condo’s status on the National Register of Historic Places restricted it from major mechanical changes and made permitting a challenge. While the condo’s colorful reputation was boast-worthy, its tiny, unworkable kitchen wasn’t.
We bumped out a wall into the dining room, leaving a pass-through for a more spacious feel and opportunity for the cook and guests to interact without crowding the kitchen. For the illusion of even greater space we created an unbroken plane of cabinetry, disguising dishwasher drawers and a built-in full-size refrigerator. Recessing a counter and cabinets lends a custom, period touch, as do the subway tile with checkered border, “patchwork” glass tile mural, and wood floor with decorative inlay
