Kitchens by Tracey Stephens Interior Design

Tracey Stephens Interior Design of Montclair, NJ

entrance • living rooms • dining rooms • kitchens • bathrooms • bedrooms • kids • fireplaces • faux finishes • chandeliers

Tracey Stephens specializes in kitchen and bath renovations

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2006 NJ ASID Bronze award for design excellence in a residential kitchen.

Problem:

This dark narrow Maplewood, NJ kitchen had inadequate counterspace & storage. The cramped eating area was separated from kitchen.

Kitchen Before:

Solution:

Without adding on, this space was transformed into a functional fun kitchen. I removed the arch to integrate the eating area into the kitchen and to add more natural light. A table height peninsula is large enough for two people to sit comfortably. Relocating a small pantry closet provided more countertop space. Multiple sources of light – recessed hi-hats, undercabinet fixtures and a decorative chandelier over the eating area -- brightened the room. Tile floor in a diagonal brick pattern adds visual interest. The color palette is balanced between medium tones and bright saturated color all anchored by black.

General contractor: European Craftsman, LLC