HOLMDEL, NJ — Downsizing can require some painful choices when it comes to selection of materials and comfort. But sacrifices were not on the table for James Yarosh’s client, who had moved into this Tinton Falls, NJ townhouse in a downsizing effort and didn’t want to give up on her previous home’s cooking and entertaining space.
Yarosh, of James Yarosh Associates in Holmdel, NJ, had previously spearheaded the renovation of the rest of the 2,000-sq.-ft. home. The kitchen, which was getting a refresh that would deliver an impactful design, was part of an open floor plan that shared the living room and dining area.
The client’s must-have request was to “keep the kitchen happy,” so Yarosh drenched the space in romantic shades of green featuring a masterful understanding of highlights and lowlights. To keep within the budget, the original cabinets remained, but its white tone was transformed through the use of Benjamin Moore’s Scenic Drive, a gentle mint green paint. Trim was added to the top of the existing wall cabinetry to create a full-height upper cabinet appearance.
“My client trusted me to use my creativity and love of color to play with patterns and textures, creating a vibrant yet soothing atmosphere.”
Reeded glass in the upper cabinets on both sides of the kitchen added interest and kept the space from feeling too heavy. A cluster of ribbed cylinder Currey & Company pendants over the island mimicked the linear design. Bronze hardware from Rocky Mountain Hardware coordinated with the lighting finish and tied the kitchen to the rest of the home.
A home cooking enthusiast who likes to entertain, the client requested upscale appliances, which was fulfilled with the incorporation of a Blue Star range and refrigerator in Agate Grey, with custom knobs that tie in with the overall color palette. The kitchen surround and backsplash feature a bookmatched Fusion Crystal quartzite, a dramatic stone that combines fluid swaths of blue, green and gray, interspersed with trailing veins of white.
The island features a deep hunter green Vermont Verde slab that provide a bold accent. While the prep side features a sink and brass-toned faucet, the dining side includes Chippendale bamboo counter stools from Artistic Frame that tie in to the biophilic-themed Morris & Co. Emery’s Wllow and DeGournay wallpaper that surrounds the kitchen.
Across from the main kitchen area, a beverage bar and pantry area are finished in a slightly darker green tone – as is the island – with reeded glass insets on the upper bar doors. Cristallo Maestro stone counters provide a translucent green crystalline appearance at the bar, adding subtle drama and depth to the entertaining space, “allowing the surround of wallpaper to become the smoky eye outlining the room,” notes Yarosh.
Reeded glass is used in upper cabinets above the range hood and across in the entertaining area.
Bamboo counter stools connect to the biophilic-themed wallpaper for a vibrant yet whimsical element.
Reused cabinets are painted a soft mint green to deliver a romantic vibe
Brass hardware throughout the space coordinates with the fittings throughout.
The island features a deep hunter green Vermont Verde slab that correlates with the green tones in the quartzite backsplash.
The glass-front bar area and secluded pantry are finished in a darker green to set them apart from the main kitchen.
A translucent green crystalline countertop adds subtle drama and depth to the entertaining space.
Brass-toned knobs and appliance hardware are specified, enhancing the room’s distinctive appeal.
A Blue Star range and refrigerator in custom Agate Grey play off nicely with the mint green cabinets and the tones in the backsplash.
Bold colors and patterns were the order for this kitchen, which extends into the living area of the home.
The pendant lights, gathered in a cluster over the island, feature a linear design that works well with the reeded glass cabinets.