Photographer: Costa Picadas
For this open-concept apartment, designer Gregory Hitchcock matched the bright and airy space with a minimal Japandi-style kitchen that complements the interior.
Photographer: Costa Picadas
The island is surfaced in a Neolith porcelain slab that waterfalls to the floor. It houses a microwave, a convenient pop-up outlet and a four-seat dining area. The long, narrow island – dubbed by the designer as “the landing strip” – features seating at one end that allows two couples to face each other. “Most people want seating along the backside of the island, which places everyone side by side – which I can’t stand!” said Hitchcock. “It’s not practical or convenient.”
Photographer: Costa Picadas
Key to the success of the revamped design for the condo kitchen were the slender column-style refrigerator, freezer and wine cooler. All of these could be paneled, supporting the monochromatic color scheme Hitchcock used to minimize the visual impact of the appliances on the adjacent living area.
Photographer: Costa Picadas
Shown closed [left] and open [right], the pop-up outlet with stone-clad top is a new discovery for the designer. “The touch-to-open mechanism is robust, and you need to put some weight into it when you press it,” said Hitchcock. “Many other models are easier to open, but the spring that operates them is not very durable and eventually fails.”
Photographer: Costa Picadas
To keep surfaces clean-lined, the cabinetry is devoid of any visible hardware. The doors have embedded grips or push-to-open mechanisms.
Photographer: Costa Picadas
Stainless-steel fittings, a porcelain countertop and sintered stone backsplash ensure a fresh and crisp feel.