Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

Bragging rights bestowed. This gorgeous local kitchen is the perfect marriage of hard and soft. From the whites and greys to the gloss and matte finishes, the homeowners' choices complement the highly functional design of this space. High gloss backsplash tiles make for easy cleanup. The black hardware is an excellent highlight on the stark white cabinets and picks up other black features throughout the kitchen. Stainless steel updates the farmhouse-style sink and brings it into the appliance club with the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the steel is balanced by the warm, rustic look of the floor.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel