Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation In Brooklyn | Carroll Gardens

ENLIGHTENED KITCHEN

The original kitchen design lacked warmth, held back by dated dark wood cabinets and minimal lighting. Our enlightened Manhattan kitchen renovation included white shaker semi-custom shaker cabinets with under-cabinet lighting to compliment the light wood flooring, an apron farmhouse sink, and a glossy subway tile backsplash in a chevron pattern that shines through the design.

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BATHROOM DESIGN CHALLENGE

Sometimes, owners can’t exactly pinpoint the exact source of their discontent. That’s where skillful designers come in. At Gallery, not only do we design, and not only do we build, but we also help lead design discussions with clients, who may or may not know where to start. That’s what happened in the consultation for this Carroll Gardens bathroom renovation.

This wasn’t a very small bathroom. The physical size of the layout was fine, and, in fact, Gallery’s team didn’t change the square footage at all during this NYC condo renovation. So why did the owner feel cramped?

Answer: The lighting. Or, more accurately, the lack of light. The lack of design contrast didn't help the situation, either. Every element had vaguely the same color tone and value. Instead of feeling cohesive or stylishly monochromatic, the sameness was stifling.

To kick off the bathroom remodel process of our condo renovation, Gallery’s designer showed our client an assortment of bathroom floor tiles, shower wall patterns, and bathroom tiles and finishes for the main walls. Each time, she made her decision quickly, instantly pointing to the patterns that felt perfect.

She chose a gray-on-white chevron pattern for the shower wall, which showcases its entire expanse through the new clear glass show panel. The floor’s dark gray hexagons were easy to pick, as were the wall’s glossy white subway tiles.

FLIP A SWITCH

The new assortment of whites, shiny glass shower wall, and minimalist sink made the bathroom feel brighter and airier. But what came next brought those qualities to the next level.

Light, and lots of light, coming from brighter, whiter, more artfully installed bulbs than the previous selections. Instead of a couple yellow-tinted light bulbs screwed into old-fashioned fixtures, the current bathroom boasts multiple white lights, all beaming down from modern fixtures with subtle silhouettes. Together, the assortment completely revolutionizes the room’s mood, helping the space feel clean, upbeat, and easy-to-use.

GIVE A LIFT

Next, the team tore out the existing sink. In place, the builders installed a floating vanity, which completely hides the previously exposed plumbing, adds storage, and helps make the room feel more expansive. The floating effect comes from installation in the wall, which trades industrial-looking legs for a bit of empty space and shadow. The flat panel façade itself has a modern, almost Scandinavian feel, and the warm wood contrasts against a new white color palette.

CHANGE A SPOT

Though technically outside the bathroom, one of the coolest updates in this NYC condo renovation was the repositioning of the nearby laundry room. By shifting its placement relative to the bathroom, Gallery designers were able to increase the functionality of both spaces. As a result of this build, the flow is more intuitive and natural, which instantly makes the space ready to take care of essentials.

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We are an award-winning design-build firm in New York City with a full-service approach to residential renovations in Manhattan and Brooklyn that includes everything from interior design and architectural services to facilitating building management and board approval, to construction and construction management. We’re experts in renovating pre-war apartments, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, millwork, and all that falls in between. Let us bring your dream home to life.