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SadieBrooklyn's Henrybuilt Galley Reveal

sadiebrooklyn
11 years ago

We moved in after the renovation a year ago - so I'm afraid I am very late in posting my final pics. I got so much help from the Gardenweb forums in making all my decisions!

you can find all my pictures by clicking on the flicker link below.

My Kitchen

Cabs: Henrybuilt, Walnut. Quartersawn on the exterior and Plainsawn on the interiors (to save money), lower cabinets in Precision White HPL

Counter and BS: Calacatta slab from ABC Stone in Greenpoint

Floor: Wideplank maple with satin tung oil finish from Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring

Sink: 45" Kohler Stages

Faucet, soap dispenser and spray: Dornbracht, Tara Ultra, Platinum

Range:36" Capital Culinarian (Eurostoves)

Hood: Eurostoves Modernaire 42" pro hood, 12200 cfm

Refrigerator: Miele fully integrated 30" left hinge

Freezer: Miele fully integrated 18" left hinge

Dishwasher: Miele Optima, fully integrated

Wall paint: Cloud White

Microwave: Sharp compact .8 cu ft. R-216LS

Toaster Oven: Breville Compact smart oven

Architect (for general kitchen design and in particular design of pass-thru and marble on dining side of kitchen wall): Jim Johnson and Peter Brotherton of Peter Brotherton Design

Contractor: THE AMAZING DON BUTLER AND SONS!!!!!!

Carpenter: David Greenberg (custom finish of henrybuilt provided walnut around eat-in counter)

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a couple of things: Henrybuilt made a number of mistakes which required a number of the cabinet chassis and fronts to have to be redone and shipped from seattle. And they screwed up the glass sliders TWICE. They also made some errors in the drawings which luckily my contractor was able to work around. Do I love the kitchen? YES. The quality and the basic design is superb. Would I work with them again? NO. Next time I would probably work with the local carpenter that my contractor uses

I am very happy with all the appliance choices that I made - thanks appliance forum and thanks to TREVOR at EUROSTOVES!!!!!

btw - I did the fridge and freezer both left hinge because in order to make more space in my already small nyc galley I moved them both just outside the kitchen into the entryway. With both of them opening on the left I have very easy access and my work triangle is basically intact. My kitchen is so small that I can reach almost every cabinet and appliance without having to take more than one step!

sadie in brooklyn

Comments (18)

  • sas95
    11 years ago

    Your cabinets are beautiful! Lovely job.

  • jerzeegirl
    11 years ago

    I just LOVE your new kitchen. Your cabinets are simply beautiful and the pass through was a really good idea. I was actually planning to do something similar but with the walnut on the bottom and the white cabinets on the top and seeing your kitchen inspires me!

  • michoumonster
    11 years ago

    lovely and functional! the marble is exquisite. also love your kohler sink!

  • cat_mom
    11 years ago

    LOVE IT! The look, and all the clever extras and hidden spots! Wonderful!!!

  • ginny20
    11 years ago

    Really lovely! Wonderful walnut, love how those beautiful doors hide everything in the entryway. Great sink. You made the most of your space. Great job! Bravo!

  • poohpup
    11 years ago

    Congratulations! You've packed a lot of punch into a small space. Great job!

  • onedogedie
    11 years ago

    Thanks for sharing. It's never too late! What a great transformation. It's always fascinating to see urban kitchens and yours doesn't disappoint from the hidden murals to the industrial innards of your walls.

    How has the innards of the cabinet held up with your Breville oven? I have the larger Breville, and in designing a "built-in" home for it I keep coming up again the recommended 4" of clearance on each side. I think I can bypass that minimum if my cabinet walls have high heat paint on them. Funny, the other Breville owner I've wanted to question is Sayde. Her upper cabinets come close to the top of the oven, but now I remember I found she said she has a cutting board on top to absorb the heat. The cutting board is allowed by Breville.

    Thanks for the introduction to 2 new products - the mat and the Everpure.

  • sadiebrooklyn
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    I have to say that the Henrybuilt architect, Julianna Morais, designed those cubbies knowing the dimensions ahead of time of both the breville and the sharp (which she recommended). So far we haven't seen any damage to the walnut but it does get awful hot and as a result we have been cautious about using either appliance for extended periods. I did get some handy cork trivets at ikea which I keep on top of each appliance and to the left of the Breville (the right side is insulated).

    another great product that I have been using to protect the marble are silicone placemats by modern-twist.com. They have different styles and I got the one that was the most transparent. I have about four of them and when I'm handling anything acidic I usually lay them down for extra protection.

    I have to say the biggest problem I have with the marble is in chipping the edges of the sink surround when I'm rushing to get pots in or out of the sink!

  • jakabedy
    11 years ago

    Gorgeous.

  • gsciencechick
    11 years ago

    Just gorgeous! I love the wall with the fridge and the closet storage. Looks so aesthetic closed yet so functional when open. The wood is amazing.

    Congrats!

  • bellsmom
    11 years ago

    I loved the details in your full reveal. Hope everyone sees all the pics. Love what you did in the entry, and the wonderful use of every inch without making it seem crowded. Great job.

    Thanks for sharing.

  • angie_diy
    11 years ago

    What a great-looking, tightly integrated, efficient, and beauteous kitchen! Great job!

  • colorfast
    11 years ago

    What a great kitchen. Stylish and integrated. I have had a galley kitchen and it was very efficient for a single cook. You did some very smart things with your storage and layout.

  • sadiebrooklyn
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    I did make the most of what space I had. Though what I wouldn't do for another two drawer for tools so that I could keep the counters more clear!

  • a2gemini
    11 years ago

    Way to go Sadie - we can make a difference!!!
    Lovely kitchen - wow - great window to add light to your kitchen. Great functional layout!
    I think you get the small but mighty award! Nicely done!

  • sochi
    11 years ago

    Beautiful kitchen SadieBrooklyn, I love it. Very clever use of space, it looks wonderful.

    Good on Henrybuilt for responding and adjusting their practice to ensure this doesn't happen again.

  • PRO
    Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
    8 years ago

    SadieBrooklyn we love your kitchen and thanks for being a Carlisle customer. Maple is a great choice, it is so durable, and color is lovely. Great backdrop for your design.


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