ew owners of this fabulous Chicago con-
do wanted an interior that was as inspir-
ing as the view. A clean and masculine
design with clearly defined angles reflect-
ing the architecture of the building was
a must. e challenge was the physical
size of this galley kitchen. We wanted to make the room
feel bigger and be accepting of several people being in the
space together. However, moving walls was not an option.
Some designers like working with large rooms because
of the countless options it provides them. I delight in
working with smaller kitchens. Limitations and chal-
lenges force me to be creative when creating a beautiful
and functional space.
White always makes a room feel larger and brighter.
While it is traditionally a popular color for kitchens, it's
so easy for a white room to look stark and cold. So while
I specified white gloss wall cabinets, gray gloss backsplash
tiles and a white-gray counter to brighten and visually en-
large the galley kitchen, I also recommended we intermix
Compact
Considerations
The limited size and scope of a galley kitchen challenged
Imperial Kitchens and Baths to achieve functional creativity.
By Larry Rych
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MASTER DESIGN AWARDS 2016
KITCHEN LESS THAN $75,000 | SILVER
PROJECT INFORMATION
Imperial Kitchens
and Baths, Inc.
Brookfield, Ill.
Project location: Chicago
Square footage: 1,540
Project cost: $58,100
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Tile: Jeffrey Court and
Monocibec
Flooring: Monocibec
Lighting: Cree
Cabinetry: Holiday Kitchens
Countertop: Cambria
Sink: Lenova
Faucet: Grohe
Exhaust hood: Frigidaire
Bench: custom bench seat in
vertical cut blonde bamboo
Photos:
Mike
Kaskel
PROJECTS: Designer's Notebook
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