An upgrade from the original low-quality melamine cabinets in this loft has elevated the whole space. Open shelving, wood counter tops and a touch of stainless convey the bistro style the owner was hoping for. A glass-doored cabinet that comes down all the way to the lower cabinet looks more like a piece of furniture. The tall pantry by the refrigerator is so effective as storage that the counter top that was lost in the process is not missed. Elizabeth Minish