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BELOW TOP: Blue is not typically a color that's used in kitchens, but the cobalt island ended up being a beautiful focal accent to the vintage light fixtures, floating shelves,
and butcher block counter. The ceiling beam indicates where the kitchen and dining room were originally separated. The coffee bar offers a separate space to prepare
drinks, with the blackboard acting as ever-changing décor.
BELOW BOTTOM: High-rises typically have a vertical utility pipe that can be difficult to deal with—instead of it being a challenge, I encased it in a column that showcases
the owner's prized teapot f rom Turkey. Macaubas quartzite for the extra-long island adds a sense of movement, while all outlets are hidden under the upper cabinets so
as not to disturb the seamless look of the glass backsplash.
Photographs by Miro Dvorscak
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