Before designer Samantha DeMarco of Divine Design Build stepped in, this Boston penthouse had an industrial aesthetic but with an outdated, disorganized design.
Even with the clutter and chaos of this space, the garage door and wooden ceiling offered inspiration for an industrial aesthetic.
“The high ceilings, metal structural trellises, the garage and track lighting were all fun features to design around,” said DeMarco. “Who wouldn’t want a sleek high-contrast kitchen in this industrial loft space?”
Only one finish was used throughout the design, as well as two colors, to keep the design minimalistic.
The island, previously a small cart with little storage, was designed to be a prep counter as well as a breakfast area.
Dark-colored outlets on either side of the island panels make the added detail less obtrusive.
The darker lacquer finish of the cabinetry blends with the garage hardware, as well as the overhead structural trellises and track lighting.
“The garage was one of the coolest features in the space and actually played a major role in the design,” said DeMarco. “It was all about the industrial fixtures and supports in the ceiling that we wanted to enhance.”