MODERN OAK RETREAT
Chelsea Penthouse - 135 W17th St. Manhattan, NY.
The Modern Oak Retreat kitchen, set in a Manhattan penthouse, is a sophisticated blend of natural warmth and contemporary design. Smooth oak cabinetry and paneling introduce an organic, inviting touch, while a striking dark marble backsplash adds bold luxury to the space. With clean lines and minimalist elements, this kitchen maintains a modern aesthetic that exudes tranquility and sophistication. A natural wood beam stands as a grounding feature, enhancing the kitchen’s connection to nature, while a skylight bathes the space in ample natural light, highlighting each carefully selected material. Designed to be both functional and serene, this kitchen is a refined urban retreat—an understated elegance that embodies both comfort and style.
Optimized Flow for Effortless Functionality
The sink, stove, and refrigerator are strategically aligned to create an efficient work zone, minimizing unnecessary steps and enhancing the kitchen’s usability for effortless cooking, cleaning, and serving.
Modern Luxe Functionality
The shelf above the cooking and sink zones serves both functional and aesthetic roles. Positioned at an ideal height, it provides easy access to frequently used items like spices, oils, and small dishware, keeping essentials within reach and enhancing kitchen workflow.
Visually, the shelf adds depth to the marble backsplash, breaking up the vertical space and contributing to the design’s layered sophistication. It also allows for a curated display of small bowls and decorative accents, adding personality and warmth. Its sleek, minimal design complements the kitchen’s clean lines, balancing the modern functionality of high-end appliances with the natural elegance of the materials.
Enhanced Sink Zone Efficiency
Our specially engineered cabinetry maximizes limited space by integrating a full-size recycling trash bin for wet and dry waste directly under the sink. This design allows users to dispose of waste, rinse plates, and load the dishwasher in one efficient, ergonomic sequence without stepping away from the sink.
Efficient Cook Zone Design for Seamless Accessibility
The cook zone is meticulously designed with a pull-out cabinet for easy access to essential cooking oils and spices, positioned conveniently beside the range, while an adjacent drawer unit offers quick access to pots and pans.
Sophisticated
Blind-Corner Solution with LeMans II
We are dedicated to offering versatile, tailored corner solutions that adapt to each client’s unique needs. Our approach involves presenting clients with top-notch, cutting-edge options, offering a vast array of possibilities to maximize functionality and style—even introducing solutions they may not have realized were possible for utilizing blind corner spaces effectively.
This particular blind corner solution features the LeMans II mechanism, expertly designed to maximize accessibility and storage efficiency in challenging spaces. Each shelf smoothly swivels out in a controlled motion, allowing easy access to dishes, bowls, and even heavier kitchen appliances like blenders, juicers, slow-cookers etc., thanks to its durable construction.
The mechanism’s streamlined form aligns seamlessly with the kitchen’s modern design, while the carefully selected shelf colors ensure that the warm wood tones of the exterior flow into the cabinet interiors, allowing the client to experience a consistent ambiance throughout. This choice enhances visual appeal and continuity, reflecting our commitment to preserving the kitchen’s cohesive mood in every detail, inside and out.
On the other side of the Modern Oak Retreat kitchen, the design extends seamlessly to incorporate a dedicated dining area, enhancing both form and function. The centerpiece is a custom oak dining table with smooth, cylindrical legs that mirror the kitchen’s organic aesthetic. Minimalist oak chairs surround the table, creating a cohesive look that complements the rich wood paneling along the wall. A soft, lantern-style pendant light hovers above, casting a warm glow over the space. A natural wood column stands prominently, blending rustic charm with modern design, while the dark marble backsplash continues as a striking visual element, grounding the open space with a sense of luxury. This side of the kitchen showcases a harmonious blend of gathering and culinary spaces, designed for both intimate dining and effortless entertaining
Intimate Details: A Close-Up of the Modern Oak Retreat Dining Area
Engineered Efficiency: Concealed Utility Closet for Broom and Supplies
Seamlessly Concealed: The Oak-Clad Pantry Corner
This area showcases another expertly engineered, concealed section of the Modern Oak Retreat kitchen, designed as a spacious pantry zone. Disguised by floor-to-ceiling oak paneling, the pantry blends seamlessly into the surrounding aesthetic, maintaining a sleek, minimalist look. The thick oak stiles feature concealed, carved handles, allowing effortless access without disrupting the clean lines. This thoughtful design provides extensive hidden storage, enhancing both functionality and visual appeal, while the paneling gracefully covers the corner, giving the space a refined, cohesive feel that complements the overall warmth and elegance of the kitchen.
