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Kitchen of the Week: Bright and Modern in 90 Square Feet
Interior designer Steve Justrich updates his small kitchen with colorful and contemporary designs
When you have a small kitchen, it's easy to start moaning and groaning about it. Steve Justrich, on the other hand, celebrates his kitchen's lack of square footage. "My philosophy is not to have to walk more than three steps between counters and appliances, and have everything within a fully extended arm's reach," he says. "I can have my left hand on a pot handle on the stove, and my right hand on the sink faucet at the same time."
An interior designer in San Francisco, Justrich recently renovated the kitchen of his 1912 home just outside the city's Golden Gate Park. Trying to make the older, 90-square-foot kitchen feel bigger was a challenge to say the least. But by placing the fridge flush to the wall, installing lots of windows and abstaining from upper cabinets helped make the space feel open and bright.
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An interior designer in San Francisco, Justrich recently renovated the kitchen of his 1912 home just outside the city's Golden Gate Park. Trying to make the older, 90-square-foot kitchen feel bigger was a challenge to say the least. But by placing the fridge flush to the wall, installing lots of windows and abstaining from upper cabinets helped make the space feel open and bright.
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Justrich gave the ceiling an unexpected touch of turquoise with a textural Venetian plaster treatment. A bright yellow pendant hangs down from the ceiling, illuminating the counter workspace.
To save space in this small kitchen, Justrich built the refrigerator into what was originally a second doorway into the kitchen. Justrich wanted most of the things in his kitchen to be eco-friendly and low-maintenance, so he chose several European appliances as they tend to save space and energy.
Pendant: Sol Pendant, CB2
Refrigerator: Liebherr
To save space in this small kitchen, Justrich built the refrigerator into what was originally a second doorway into the kitchen. Justrich wanted most of the things in his kitchen to be eco-friendly and low-maintenance, so he chose several European appliances as they tend to save space and energy.
Pendant: Sol Pendant, CB2
Refrigerator: Liebherr
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A 30-inch sink has a built-in cutting board and strainer, making it an extra work space. "The bigger the sink, the better," he says. "And I've never liked two compartments — use tubs and strainers if you want to compartmentalize the sink. The sink should be able to fit the oven racks, exhaust hood filters, and refrigerator shelves for cleaning."
Heath Ceramics, cheerful oil paintings from a friend in New Mexico, and art by Alex Garcia set the tone. The gray flooring, white counters, ceiling, cabinetry, avocado doorway, and magenta bench outside were chosen to reflect on these pieces.
Wall mounted lights, Leucos; wall clock, Propeller Modern; floor, Forbo Marmoleum; dishwasher: Miele 18" Slimline, sink, Julien; faucet, THG; floormat: Chilewich
Heath Ceramics, cheerful oil paintings from a friend in New Mexico, and art by Alex Garcia set the tone. The gray flooring, white counters, ceiling, cabinetry, avocado doorway, and magenta bench outside were chosen to reflect on these pieces.
Wall mounted lights, Leucos; wall clock, Propeller Modern; floor, Forbo Marmoleum; dishwasher: Miele 18" Slimline, sink, Julien; faucet, THG; floormat: Chilewich
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"I wanted a kitchen that would be colorful and delightful to be in, but still be a professional, working kitchen," he says.
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White counters keep the kitchen looking bright, and blend perfectly with the backsplash. A clear view out to the backyard is one of Justrich's favorite parts about his kitchen.
Countersplash: Fireclay tile, Claymonde series
Countertop: Blizzard, Caesarstone
Countersplash: Fireclay tile, Claymonde series
Countertop: Blizzard, Caesarstone
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Open shelving above the countertop displays his ceramic collection, and a piece by Alex Garcia sits right next to the range. The range had cast-iron grates, and was chosen because it has the largest gas oven available for a 30-inch range. "It's a commercial grade look for half the price," Justrich says.
Range: American Range
Hood: Faber
Range: American Range
Hood: Faber
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Finnish yellow plywood was chosen for the cabinetry. This wood is a pre-finished industrial grade plywood with a visible wood grain. It's extremely durable and won't need to be refinished. Stainless steel Omnia pulls add a simple, retro touch.
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Ideabook updated on Feb. 2, 2012.
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great job
Drawer storage - handy - but I am not fascinated by rows of matching/fitting containers. Who is going to take the time to transfer contents from container to container? And ensure they are labeled? I could imagine arguments that ensue: you put the basil in the cilantro spot! Altho' - the other side is - this reminds me of a boat galley, with everything you actually need pretty much within arm's length, a fantastic tiny kitchen!