Decorating & Design
June 16, 2021
Brass Cabinets & A Clever Mix Of Materials Stun In This Condo Kitchen
Svetlana Tryaskina of Estee Design was tasked with customizing a condo kitchen in Toronto for a soon-to-be-retired radiologist and children’s book author and artist. “I wanted to create a comfortable place for my clients to cook and entertain,” says Svetlana. “The husband dreamed about the elaborate menus he would prepare in his new chef’s kitchen, once he retires. I wanted as much counter space and storage as possible, and to give it a contemporary and luxurious vibe.” Scroll down to tour the streamlined space with a few unexpected design elements!
“I love designing custom cabinets; it allows me to be specific with my clients’ needs and to use every inch of space,” says Svetlana.
“A healthy mix of materials makes spaces unique,” says Svetlana. “To balance the warmth of the cabinets, I chose a gray quartz for work surfaces and Statuarietto marble for the backsplash and island. A thick counter profile gives a more substantial quality to the island.”
A graphic pendant is sculptural above the island and picks up the gold tones of the brass uppers. The uppers are real brass doors, custom made in India. “I went through several samples before getting the ideal finish,” says the designer.
Adjustable barstools add a welcome hit of black and tuck neatly under the counter.
Svetlana chose livable quartz for the counters and luxe marble for the backsplash.
Arches soften the cabinets and give a more organic feel to the space. “I used white oak laminate; it’s durable and less expensive than a natural wood veneer,” says the designer.
Mike Chajecki
House & Home June 2021
Svetlana Tryaskina, Estee Design