BEFORE
Part of the full-home renovation of a 1947 Miami, FL home, this kitchen had an awkward layout and was separated from other living spaces by two walls, which made socializing and entertaining difficult. CEO and founder Charlie Hernandez, AIA, and the team at Nandez Design Studio began by gutting the entire interior of the home to make a fresh start, exposing the very bones of the structure. In order to open up the closed-off kitchen and integrate it with the dining and living rooms, two load-bearing walls had to be carefully and conscientiously removed, necessitating the addition of a structural engineer to the team.
AFTER
While removing the bearing walls the team was able to install new, larger windows, allowing natural light to flood the space. The new open-concept kitchen features a sleek European aesthetic, with ultra-modern cabinetry and an extra-large 14′ island boasting wood fluting and quartz waterfall edges. The Fisher & Paykel range in black provides an industrial visual focal point, complemented by a ventilation hood clad in porcelain and flanked by wood shelving.
A suite of appliances by Fisher & Paykel, including a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator and wine cooler, are paneled in ultra-matte taupe to further the contemporary flavor. The expansive backsplash is completely sheathed in quartz surfacing with subtle veining for a touch a luxury.
