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Techno-logical Kitchen
Dated Kitchen Gets a
hausScape Makeover
Story by Debra Kronowitz
| Photos by Michael Stavaridis
When hausScape was invited to create a new kitchen for a Fort Lauderdale
tri-level townhouse, the company knew that the challenge was to redefine
the use of space and integrate the already tight area. The kitchen was
quintessential 1970s and needed a complete renovation.
The 20-by-40 kitchen was reworked to block circulation but allow for
maneuverability; thus providing space without disturbing the natural
traffic pattern. “We encroached into the existing dining room area with
the bar to create a transition area,” said Luis Bebchik, president of
hausScape.
The dramatic yet contemporary kitchen is both beautiful and practical.
hausScape installed the handleless Binova
Continua W
kitchen in cherrywood veneer. Since 1958,
Binova has been making kitchens, exploring the potential of wood, keenly
aware of the breakthroughs and opportunities afforded by progress, but
also reverently respectful of timeless values like tradition and
experience. What makes Binova unique is that the veneers are handmade
and applied in the factory, allowing greater control of the wood
patterns, whereas most companies purchase doors from standard
manufacturers.
The Continua
line is solid kitchen and light at
the same time. Large boiseries with airy thin shelves and hidden lights
emphasize the design. Made to measure and fitted with elegant worktops,
sinks and handles, the result is stunning. This classically styled
kitchen conceals appliances tucked into beautiful workstations and
provides the exceptional comfort and unbounded conveniences in daily
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The
kitchen’s island and countertops are white Calacatta marble
and the flooring is limestone. Miele appliances were
installed and include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher,
an integrated cooking area with a typical Binova hood and
convection oven. The 9-inch-deep stainless-steel sink
features a Binova faucet and a stainless-steel backsplash
with a white Calacatta shelf. The kitchen also boasts a
coffee bar area built into the cabinetry, along with a flat
screen TV that was integrated into the wall paneling.
For this kitchen, hausScape fazed and presented
functionality of a wine cooler to the dining room
area. “Most celebrations of opening bubble will be in the
dining room area,” explained Bebchik. Clean-lined surfaces
with a high-end, contemporary look and feel has definitely
brought this kitchen up to date.
hausScape, 3930 NE 2nd Ave., #203, 305.573.0169,
www.hausScape.com |
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