These homeowners wanted a vintage, loft-like kitchen aesthetic in their typical Chicago row house kitchen.  “As 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,” commented Normandy Designer Kathryn O’Donovan. “It was quickly determined that the brick wall would become the focal point of the space.”

“To further enhance the loft aesthetic, I proposed installing a large transom window with open shelving and custom metal brackets below, enabling the wall to still be functional and highlight the exposed brick,” says Kathryn. “The 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.”