A glass backsplash visually expands the space while the quartz-topped galley-style countertop provides screen area for photography: black-and-white snapshots of Boston attractions.
UO2013_kitchen-03-EPP1549_cabinet-hardware_h A foil to espresso-finished Shaker-style cabinetry, bin knobs, circa late 19th century, were retrieved from a butler's pantry at a Boston home. After buy from Restoration Resources, Boston's famed salvage showroom and warehouse, the knobs were polished and also installed.
In place of a formal floral arrangement, an aloe plant, nestled in a glass jar of river pebbles, provides a pop of color and texture.
Flooring, clad in eco-friendly, durable bamboo, complement the apartment's muted, neutral colour palette, which can be inspired by flat views and insides of this W Boston Hotel and Residences.
A custom surround, designed to complement the kitchen cabinetry, houses an ethanol fireplace. "It's cold here in Boston during the wintermonths, so we were searching for a few ways to personalize the flat and give it some nice touches," says Lindsay Pumpa.
Candlelight flickers inside germ glass hurricanes. "I depended on comparison to catch the eye rather than bold color. I relied on light and dark," says Lindsay Pumpa.
Interior designer Lindsay Pumpa visited a slab lawn to select the piece of granite that tops the kitchen island, which functions as both work surface and dining table.
"Kitchen design, more than anything, is about functionality, especially in condos," says Lindsay Pumpa. "So I needed to make sure we retained the three important components -- sink, dishwasher, cooking place -- all inside a triangle equilibrium. This allows for logical accessibility, which makes being in the kitchen a pleasure as opposed to a hassle."
For the convenience of the homeowner, a 30-inch gas stovetop is supplied in addition to a toaster and microwave unit.
A guache and screen print on Chinese paper by Boston painter and printmaker John Thompson provides a shot of colour, echoed in living room furnishings. "He's excited about what he can," says Lindsay Pumpa.
The island is located to take best advantage of views, whether you are preparing a meal or chatting with friends.
Contemporary barstools, motivated by artist and furniture designer Harry Bertoia's legendary circa-1952 cable seat, offer both function and form. Open steel rod construction ensures durability whilst chairs provide just the ideal bit of relaxation.
Stainless steel fixtures, such as a touchless pull-down faucet which works with the tide of a hand, stand out against a muted surface of granite.
"We picked these hurricanes simply for the texture. We enjoyed the slightly industrial feel they had because of their own nubby, gritty texture," says Lindsay Pumpa.
The island features undercounter drawers and cupboard storage area as well as an electrical socket to power appliances.
"When I look a kitchen I love to think about entertaining and the way the host may feel while having guests over," says Lindsay Pumpa. "This largely influenced lots of the design elements in the kitchen, beginning with the mirrored backsplash. This not only reflects light, opening up the space, but allows you to see your guests while you're facing the stove."
The fridge is cleverly concealed behind a cabinetry, and a dual-zone wine storage cabinet offers space for up to 46 bottles. Stainless steel accents and cherry wood-faced shelves complement the kitchen design aesthetic.
Interior designer Lindsay Pumpa commissioned Boston photographer Matt Kalinowski to catch zoomed-in vignettes of Boston's most popular historic sites and attractions. Framed pictures are paired with a mirrored tray that serves up circa-1930s seltzer bottles from Massachusetts companies GESCO Beverage and Colonial Cambridge.
"The product I like most in the kitchen would need to be the chandelier," says Lindsay Pumpa. "Lighting is just one of my favorite measures in designing a condo -- it could make the perfect finishing touches to any room. And that's precisely what this chandelier did. Coupled together with the fireplace, it was able to dress up our island dining into a true dining room experience."
The chandelier includes 14 pendants. Floating like raindrops, each articulated cast-glass world holds an LED lamp.
A nod to Boston history, industrial-style bin brings pop from the cabinetry finish.
Channel-set stainless steel strips, place against the dark finish of this fireplace surround, give visual interest and keep a design focus on linear contours and geometry.
The open floor plan encourages visitors to move to and from the dining area to the living space, in which a two-drawer dresser doubles as a custom made bar and media cupboard.
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