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February 2010

East Ave. Kitchen Project – chapter three

by Robin Muto on February 27, 2010

in Historic,Interior Design,Kitchen,Reclaimed Wood,Remodeling,Residential Design

Every Stove should find it's Niche

~Chapter Three: Romancing the Stove~

One of the challenges in designing this kitchen was finding the space to add a center island and additional counter space with stools for casual dining.  The existing kitchen and laundry room were to remain as two separate rooms.  Since we were not building an addition to the kitchen, we had to figure out a way to accommodate these design goals.  After extensive consultation with an engineer and approval by the Preservation Board, it was decided to remove the chimney which enabled us to move the stove two feet. This gave us enough room to create the center island.  We needed to leave some wall to the left and right of the stove.  The original pantry is located behind and to the left and the chase which feeds plumbing and wiring to the second floor is on the right.

What you see in these photos (clockwise from top left) is: 1) the stove against the chimney wall in the original kitchen, 2) the chimney dismantled looking from the kitchen into the laundry room, 3) the new space for the stove as seen from the dining area and 4) the fabrication of the new arched entry into the kitchen from the pantry adjacent to the arched stove niche. Reclaimed hickory flooring being installed is from Pioneer Millworks in Farmington, NY

See the finished kitchen in the Photo Gallery at www.robinmuto.com

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East Ave. Kitchen Project – chapter two

by Robin Muto on February 6, 2010

in Historic,Interior Design,Kitchen,Remodeling,Residential Design

The Last Supper: Before Demolition - DeConstruction - Reconstruction

~ Chapter Two: No Turning Back Now ~

Let’s face it, some people like to cook, but we all love to eat. As they say: “food is the great equalizer” (I love that expression).   The dining experience is the main event bringing friends and family together.  Not only do my clients love to cook but they enjoy leisurely meals, partaking in the sensory experience of pairing wine with food.

What you see in these photos is the beginning of an arched dining area that will embrace a circular, deliciously comfy banquet.  Form followed function when the removal of the vertical column required shoring up the beam above it.  Thanks to the superb craftsmanship of Kuebler Enterprises, a sweeping graceful arch was created.  The addition of this classic architectural element provided a visual distinction between the dining and prep areas of the kitchen

Please visit www.robinmuto.com to see the finished kitchen in the Photo Gallery

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East Ave. Kitchen Project – chapter one

February 3, 2010

~ Chapter One: In the Beginning ~ Once upon a time there was a very nice couple who lived peacefully in a beautiful house set into a lovely landscaped yard in Rochester’s prized East Ave historic district.  They loved to cook and entertain their friends but unfortunately the existing kitchen was not up to pare.  [...]

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