This historic home had all of the usual features age provides, including narrow spaces and small square footage. Designer Paul Bentham of Pittsburgh-based Lauren Levant Interiors worked to use every inch where it counted while providing this busy, modern family what they needed.
After removing a bathtub, the team was able to better use the floor plan of this master bathroom to extend the shower.
“For dramatic effect, a central stone seating bench was suspended to float with internal steel supports and built into the framing of the wall to make the stone slab defy gravity,” said Bentham.
The black vanity echoes the dark shower hardware and the mirror frames and is complemented by the brass sink and lighting fixtures.
While the kitchen was also narrow, the team was able to create a classic look with a mix of black-and-white cabinetry and a touch of warmth with a wooden island extension.
One of the biggest challenges in the kitchen was the central, load-bearing column. Instead of trying to do a costly removal, the designer widened the column and took advantage of its location to create a statement in the island and to house electrical and plumbing.
The three-dimensional subway tile brings interest and texture to the space, while the black appliances connect to the black-and-white theme.
Brass lighting fixtures reference the home’s history and bring warmth and color to the island area.