These homeowners wanted a vintage, loft-likeย kitchenย aesthetic in their typicalย Chicagoย row house kitchen.ย โAs a starting point, we were fortunate enough to have a beautiful existing exposed brick wall to work with that was very rich in color and texture,โ commented Normandy Designerย Kathryn OโDonovan. โIt was quickly determined that the brick wall would become the focal point of the space.โ
โTo further enhance the loft aesthetic, I proposed installing a large transom windowย with open shelving and custom metal brackets below, enabling the wall to still be functional and highlight the exposed brick,โ says Kathryn. โThe neutral off-white for the perimeter cabinetry allowed for the brick colors to pop and brings in a light and airy feel to the design.โ