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Submitted by tracey.stephens... on Thu, 2012-12-20 13:34
"Tracey worked with us to take our concept and turn it into an eclectic, original space that is also great for entertaining. Her innovative use of color inspired us to be more whimsical." / NJASID award for design excellence in a residential kitchen (2006)
The 1950s pink and grey bath felt tired, and there wasn't enough storage or light. The new bathroom is bright and light – white tile, green glass accent liners, and sparkly white countertop embedded with crushed recycled mirror and glass. The star of the show here is the 36" high custom shapely vanity with tapered legs and lots of storage space inside.
Eco-friendly aspects include donating to Green Demolitions the 1950s grey laminate vanity, sinks and toilet to give them a new home & keep them out of the landfill, the vanity made from formaldehyde free, FSC certified wood, the water conserving dual flush Toto toilet, CaesarStone countertop made from 24% recycled content, and WaterSense certified faucets. / transitional bath with custom vanity
Appliances were relocated for maximum function and to reduce the appearance of bulk. The refrigerator, microwave and tall pantry blend in a long wall of tall cabinetry. The powerful exhaust hood is hidden behind cabinetry. The granite countertop on the island formerly contained a cooktop and now is completely available for food prep, snacking or guest mingling. Combining cherry cabinets and a red painted free-standing hutch satisfied both husband and wife. Decorative touches include pressed tin ceiling, custom lampshades on chandelier & pendant, hand painted tile, and glazed wall finish. / traditional kitchen with island
The fireplace was removed from both the kitchen and 2nd floor family room above. A French door and 3 windows were added, flooding the space with light and maximizing the garden view. The wall behind the sink was pushed out 12" to create a marble ledged bay and the windows were widened. Wall cabinets were kept to a minimum to enhance the airiness of the space. Custom solutions include locally built painted and glazed cabinets, maple countertop, farmhouse sink, open shelves with wrought iron brackets, pressed stainless steel backsplash, eco-friendly linoleum floor, and a "Command Center" hutch with decorative paint finish & pull-out recycling bin.
"I sit at the kitchen table in the sunshine and the warm tones of the room and think of you. Thanks for 'getting' me and bringing such joy into this house."
– Kitchen client, Morristown, NJ / traditional kitchen with farmhouse sink
From the start, client & designer committed to green design, materials & practices wherever possible.
(Read more about that at http://www.traceystephens.com/green-design-kitchen-remodel-montclair-nj.php).
"I highly recommend Tracey for any kitchen or bath project. She has a particular flair for creating stylish updated looks for older homes. We had a challenging situation fitting a powder room into our kitchen layout but she made it feel open and spacious. I appreciate Tracey's commitment to creative excellence and originality. She produced thoughtful designs that blend form and function very well." / Red, White and "Green" kitchen
