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A Gorgeous Kosher Kitchen

Ideal for Entertaining a Crowd

Words by Lynn Zawacki
Photography by Ric Marder Imagery

When the kitchen in this North Shore, Long Island house was enlarged as part of a bigger home renovation, the homeowners were more than ready for a major redesign. The couple enlisted the help of designer John Starck, Jr., of Showcase Kitchens. The company, celebrating 76 years and four generations of family tradition in the industry, has been located in Manhasset for 10 years.

“The clients wanted something very open with clean lines that would work well for cooking and entertaining,” said Starck. Also at the top of the homeowners' list of priorities was a kosher kitchen.

The first order of business was to remove the wall of a separate pantry, which had divided the kitchen. That opened the space for installation of 60 linear feet of cabinets. Signature Custom Cabinetry Inc.'s transitional line of cabinetry in hard maple features a shaker door style in a custom cherry finish. Matching cabinetry was also used for the large island.

Incorporating cabinetry across the large expanse of sloping windows makes them appear to “float” in the air. “The upper cabinets are lower than usual height and are very accessible to me, since I'm not that tall,” said the homeowner.

For kosher cooking, the redesigned space accommodates two Kitchen Aid dishwashers, two sinks and separate drawers for meat and dairy knives. A 42-inch, side-by-side Monogram refrigerator provides ample food storage space.

The kitchen floor features porcelain tile. Black granite was chosen for the countertops. Blue glass tiles lend a punch of color to the backsplash behind the cook top. Over the Dacor gas cook top sits a Best stainless steel and glass range hood. “When you turn on the light, the edge of the glass is illuminated in blue,” said the homeowner.

“I like everything about my kitchen. It just works great.”

House Magazine - Table of Contents

CONTENTS
September/October • Two Thousand Eleven

FEATURES

  • Reach for the stars!
    Langsam Rubin transforms home into an out of this world bachelor pad
       - by June Sullivan
  • Renovating with Love
       - by Natalie Weinstein
  • Re(de)fined Casual
    New Age Interiors provides the perfect balance
       - by June Sullivan
  • Single Source Design
    The Place Furniture Galleries has it all
       - by Emily Andren
  • Victor/Victorian
    Deborah Martin finishes renovation with grandeur
  • House on the beach
    Kim Radovich of Kim E. Courtney Interiors gets it right
  • New lifestyle, new look
    Laura Lea gives family great design a second time
  • Richly appointed
    Karen Ferreyra uses design and remodeling experience to transform master bath
  • Dream Team
    Collaboration by Signature Premier Properties and Samhal Interiors makes for stress-free projects
  • Glamour in the City
    Harmony, versatility and a little sparkle with Christine Baumann Interiors
  • 'Hood' ever think?
    Elegant Design & Construction takes an idea and runs with it
  • Celebrate good times...c'mon
    Bisulk Kitchens chosen for their attention to detail
  • Master Craftsman
    Perimeters provides centerpiece of North Fork gem
  • "Starck" Contrast
    Showcase Kitchens brings European elegance
  • Not Your Cookie-Cutter Kitchen
    Nassau/Suffolk Lumber personalizes new construction
  • Downsizing with Style
    With Huntington Kitchen & Bath, many things are possible
  • 'Artfully Weathered'
    Artfully accomplished by Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly
  • Easy Living
    Aladdin Remodelers - good working design every time
  • Creative Use of Space
    J. Ratto provides functional outdoor living
  • Sleek & Clean
    All Island Gunite gives a little sparkle to classic design
  • Luxurious Lakeside Living
    Designscapes creates a vacation destination
  • Mémoires de Paris
    Stevens' bath

DEPARTMENTS

  • Items
  • The Think Piece by Joe Volz
  • Go with the Flow by Pamela Laurence
  • The Garden Spot by Ken Muellers
  • Go with the Flow by Pamela Laurence
  • The Scene by Denis Sheahan, Jr.
  • Long Island Focus by Natalie Weinstein
  • Mortgage Strategies by Michele Francis

EVENTS

  • FCS honors 'Show Biz'
  • Liguori's charity blossoms
  • SPLIA raises $75,000 at Panfield
  • Carly Simon sings for Feinstein
  • Hospice at Sandacres