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By invitation only new SieMatic kitchen by Will Adams

Will Adams kitchen for remodeled condo

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By invitation only new SieMatic kitchen by Will Adams
Kitchen designer William Adams of SieMatic talks about the changes required for a 1980's condo kitchen.

When you are downsizing to a condo with a kitchen that's half the size of the one in your former home, functionality becomes a priority.

But as the new owners of this 1980s condo discovered, existing kitchens don't always fit the bill. Kitchen designer Will Adams of SieMatic San Francisco says the original kitchen in the condo was not only dated aesthetically, but also dysfunctional. It suffered from a lack of natural light, and workstations were compromised by a long, narrow island. There was also no flow to the adjoining rooms.

"The owners, interior designer Suzanne Vuko and her husband John, love to cook and wanted a kitchen that would be much better suited to entertaining," Adams says.

Opening up the kitchen to the dining and living areas was the first priority. Walls were removed to allow natural light to reach right into the kitchen, which is positioned in the middle of the condo.

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By invitation only new SieMatic kitchen by Will Adams

An inefficient fluorescent light fixture another product of the '80s was also removed and a coffered ceiling with traditional mouldings added.

"The owners came from a much more traditional home, and wanted to keep a hint of tradition," Adams says. "So, for the flooring Suzanne chose porcelain tiles with a woodgrain look, with an inset marble tile border."

A more contemporary approach was taken for the cabinet design. The flush doors and drawers are laminate gloss in Magnolia White.

"To ensure the kitchen would be warm and inviting, we specified nutmeg oak wood panels for all the vertical elements," says Adams. "Both the wood and the off-white cabinets help to warm it up, so the kitchen does not look clinical."

By invitation only new SieMatic kitchen by Will countertop, interior design, kitchen, brown, gray
By invitation only new SieMatic kitchen by Will Adams

The cabinetry includes three overhead display cabinets, illuminated from within.

"Suzanne Vuko liked the idea of introducing a pop of blue, with her cookware and stemware," says Adams. "The blue provides a visual balance to the warmer materials. There is even a bluish tint to the accent tiles in the glass mosaic backsplash. To add an element of surprise, Suzanne chose decorative blue glass subway tiles for the back of the peninsula, teaming these with a dramatic granite bar top."

At 30in, the cabinets are deeper than standard units, which provides extra counter space. For this reason, also, a large island stainless steel hood was chosen over a traditional chimney hood it covers the full depth of the counter.

"The owners chose a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, which is almost the piéce de resistance," says Adams. "Two stainless steel wine refrigerators and stainless steel shelving also help to keep the look crisp and fresh."

Story by: Trendsideas

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