Light and bright were the keywords when these Brooklyn homeowners first came to mercer INTERIOR‘s founder and designer Elizabeth Aurandt with a desire to open up their downstairs space and gain a new kitchen in the process.
Working within the restrictive flatiron-like shape of the home, which sits just off of Prospect Park, NY, Aurandt got creative and removed a wall that previously divided the kitchen and living spaces. Noting that designing any kitchen is about space efficiency, she says the decision broadened and illuminated the entire floor, as well as paved the way for a dedicated dining area, another point on the homeowners’ list of desires. To further give the homeowners the lighter atmosphere they desired, white subway tiles were paired with cabinets in a very pale gray, providing an airy, reflective environment.
“I wanted the tiled wall as uninterrupted as possible, which is why the shelving is all on one side,” Aurandt explains, adding that too much cabinetry can make a space feel heavy. “I also liked the open shelves because I think you need a little mix of materials.”
“The biggest transformation is how you feel in a space before and after,” Aurandt notes. “The new space is organized, light, bright and beautiful.”
Photography by: Emily Gilbert Photography
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