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A Beautiful Kitchen by Bisulk Kitchens

            When the owners of this circa 1888 Garden City Victorian home decided to begin a major kitchen remodeling project, they invested many hours researching products and interviewing design firms. The husband, an architect by trade and the wife, an art teacher, had a very distinctive style in mind while exploring their options for this non-conventional space. The couple expressed the need to retain a kitchen design firm which could provide the finest quality products and employ an expert designer who would be attentive to the smallest detail in order to transform their current kitchen into a stunning space radiating romantic eloquence.

           The homeowners commissioned Bisulk Kitchens, a third generation design firm celebrating 60 years in business. Bisulk Kitchens specializes in high-end kitchen projects throughout Long Island. Brad Berkoff, CKD was delighted to work in conjunction with this couple whose initial thoughts helped guide this meticulous endeavor.

            This part of the home had not been updated for over 50 years and was ready for a dramatic makeover. Two windows were saved and remained in their existing locations to keep the architectural integrity of the Victorian's exterior.


            The objective was to combine the existing kitchen with an overcrowded butler's pantry/laundry room. Joining the two separate areas into one sizeable open space produced a spectacular environment allowing for the construction of a captivating coffered ceiling within the existing 11-foot high ceilings.

            Over a two-month time span, meetings were focused on designing and refining the plans to incorporate all of the client's desires. Even after Superstorm Sandy left many without electricity, appointments were held in the front of Bisulk's showroom illuminated by only sunlight. Bisulk's precisely detailed hand drawings exceeded the clients' expectations and presented them with something very special to look forward to once everyone's lives returned to normal.

            The new kitchen space has six distinct areas. They include a custom integrated refrigerator armoire, coffee bar, stove and hearth enclosure, a beautifully appointed desk, custom island with eating area, and a sink/preparation wall.

            Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry's Classic line was chosen for its fine craftsmanship and luxurious quality. The color of white paint selected was color matched to Benjamin Moore's "Super White" a very bright white paint. Solid mahogany stained wood interior components and accessories are found throughout the entire kitchen.

           One of the goals of this transformation was to create visual interest by varying heights and depths of the cabinetry along with the thickness of materials. When entering the space, one's eyes are drawn both vertical and horizontal throughout the room. Layers of molding and carvings were carefully selected in size and proportion to enhance the depths and shadows within the space. The homeowner's love for crystal not only can be seen in the elegant chandeliers but the sparkle is recurring within the space by means of the pretty crystal knobs adorning the cabinetry like precious jewelry.