FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOME WITH GLAM ACCENTS

Yes, It’s Possible, and This NYC Tribeca Kitchen Remodel Gets It Right

Gurri worked jointly with two talented professionals on this NYC Tribeca loft remodel. Designer Lauren Stanley from Alive+Kicking Design brings her savvy and glamour sense to every detail of this project. In addition, Thomas Vecchio, a kitchen designer, brought his  Bilotta Kitchens’ contemporary design to this family-friendly project. This 1750 SF NYC remodeled loft took place in phases. Gurri Design + Remodel installed the kitchen and all the flooring tile work, countertops and painted the whole apartment. Most importantly, Stanley’s clients, a dual professional couple, wanted a kid-friendly space. However, it also had to serve for grown-up entertainment with a bit of glamour

A Contemporary Style Kitchen Remodel For A Hip Downtown NYC Neighborhood

Above all, more usable kitchen space and storage were top-of-list. Stanley extended the kitchen’s footprint by moving the kitchen island, making it flush with the outside wall. The island countertop extends into the dining area, creating a massive yet intimate breakfast nook with lots of additional storage. Newly installed Bilotta Custom Kitchens’ contemporary ‘Copenhagen’ cabinetry with Balboa Mist finish creates a contemporary, clean minimal look. ‘Eternal Classic Calacatta’ natural quartz is used for the backsplash and countertops from Silestone by Cosentino. Subsequently, with an appliance garage and lots of storage space, the homeowners now enjoy clutter-free countertops.  Kitchen glamour abounds with stainless steel Sub-Zero Wolff appliances and has a red-knob six-burner stove as the center of attraction.


These covid-19 times have brought about a demand for a more functional kitchen. A Kitchen with sophisticated luxury surfaces that are maintenance-free but still look and feel high-end. People love to cook, but they hate to clean. A primary reason stone-like quartz has become increasingly popular. In short, quartz has unique stain & impact-resistant properties, and is easily maintained,” — states Gurri Founder, Sami Kelmendi.


In addition, see a recent article in Aspire Magazine about The Revolution In Stone Technology Creates New Interior Design Options. The article gives deeper insight into how technology is affecting the manufacturing of architectural surface materials. 

Although relocating the kitchen island required moving the plumbing and electricity, the kitchen now has a better dining area relationship. Additionally, hiding 19th-century column relics and replacing rotting flooring with Volcano Cenere Natural tile adds to the contemporary style. The porcelain tile from Nemo Tile is reminiscent of natural stone but easily maintained. Ahead of her time pre-covid_19, Stanley has always thought about durability, easily cleaned, and maintenance-free materials. Undoubtedly crucial for these active professional working parents. 

Designer for Alive + Kicking, Lauren Stanley states, “Above all, it’s important for me to create beautiful, livable homes that reflect our clients’ personalities and lifestyles. Your home should support and enhance your life, helping you live, work, play, and relax better.”                      All Photos @KelseyAnnRoseInteriors

Kitchen Remodel Understands Kid-friendly Space With A Bit Of Glamour

Chandelier from Avenue Lighting Design. All photos by @KelseyAnnRoseInteriors

Designer Stanley, a mom herself, understands kid-friendly space and created custom banquette seating with toy-chest storage. The one-piece custom vinyl, which looks like a leather cushion, avoids accumulating kid crumbs and is easily cleaned. It has microfiber velvet pillows and is one of the toddler’s favorite areas in the house to play. The ‘San Bicente’ chandelier from Avenue Lighting Design creates a budget-friendly focal point and adds a bit of glamour. In the same vein, it adds a visual definition of the dining area from the kitchen and living areas.

Importantly, hidden storage throughout helps reduce clutter with Stanley’s custom-designed living room wall unit. Consequently, the wall units utilize a wasted alcove space, camouflaging a bar, and creating an abundance of storage options.

The customized-designed sofa by Stanley is from Stanford Furniture and has a child-proof Revolution performance fabric. Moreover, the sofa creates a divider for a cozy family gathering space while maintaining a glamour touch. Further, a large area rug ties the room together with kid-friendly play areas,  toy storage, and TV watching.

Stanley continues, “Give each client the most classic and timeless version of their personal style, and Create spaces that look collected rather than decorated.

Defining Spaces In An Open Floor Plan

Inspired paint solutions throughout the apartment subsequently emphasize the separate living spaces within the open floor plan. Using Benjamin Moore ‘White Dove’, OC-17 maintains a classic contemporary style for the kitchen and living areas. A painted stripe runs from the dining area ceiling down the wall, highlights the chandelier and stunning artwork.  Further, Stanley used Benjamin Moore Hazelwood-1005, which accentuates original architectural, dentil ceiling moulding, adding to the glamour theme. 

The entrance foyer posed several design challenges with its four doors for the entrance, laundry, closet, and bedroom. Therefore by using all one color–Benjamin Moore Marina Gray-1599, it minimizes all the door entries. Indeed, the chandelier and artwork create intimacy and a welcoming reception foyer. 

Gurri offers a variety of services including, but not limited to, stone countertops, and stone slab & tile installations. Including kitchen, bathroom, and construction management for whole-home remodeling, and much more. Moreover, Gurri upholds a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. In short, Gurri will walk you through the process with your floor plans, photos, videos, or real estate listing. Give us a shoutout, and we’ll review your renovation plan strategy. Feel free to contact us to learn more about our services and schedule a telephone appointment TODAY!


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