When Giselle and Brett Sugerman purchased their new condo at Ten Museum Park in 2019 little did they know that they would be remodeling their new Miami condo in the middle of the pandemic. Overcoming delays and strict building restrictions the pair embarked on an epic kitchen renovation that has since been published in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Casa Vogue Brazil, Florida Design, Luxe Magazine, and KBB Kitchen & Bath among many other titles. Their apartment received a LUXE Magazine 2022 RED Award for Excellence in Interior Design.
Moving from a house to a condo, Giselle knew she wanted to have a kitchen that reflected aspects of their old home, but in a fresh and modern style. As the kitchen was really the heart of their home, she was cooking up (pardon the pun) new ideas that would integrate the kitchen with the rest of the interiors.
Let’s get into what the original kitchen was to begin with.
The Original Kitchen
KITCHEN SQ: 200 SF
WHO USES IT: Brett and Giselle, and occasionally their college aged boys when they visit on breaks
THE LAYOUT: The kitchen was basic with five floating cabinets with frosted doors. The oven and the range were next to the sink. The range hood can be seen under the second cabinet to the left. Minimal storage was underneath the sink for trash and recycling. The outlets were exposed on the back wall. The island was small without much to showcase. To the left of the kitchen under the stairs was dead space that was not being utilized to its full potential.
Giselle knew right away that the original layout of the kitchen was not going to work for them. Adding additional storage and more counter space was important to both her and Brett. Tying the kitchen into the overall design of the condo was key as the kitchen faces the dining room and is open to the living area.
The original kitchen layout did not take advantage of the full height available for the cabinets and appliances. For example, the oven range and cooktop were not part of the island. The refrigerator was exposed as was the powder room door off to the right of the kitchen. The duo love clean lines and minimal display of kitchen accessories and fixtures.
Take a Tour of the Pre Construction Kitchen with Brett & Giselle
The New Modern Contemporary Kitchen Floor Plan
THE ISLAND: Starting from left to right as if facing the dining table
Subzero freezer
2 Drawers + basket for storage
Pull out cabinets for bottles and cutting boards on both sides of the oven
Wolf Oven and induction cooktop
2 drawers + basket for storage
Mircrowave drawer
Warming drawer
Wine cooler
THE SINK: Starting from the bottom left
- Subzero French door refrigerator
- MIELE dishwasher
- Cabinets
- Under sink storage
- Trash pull out with dual bins
- Breakfast closet with shelves for display
Remember the original entry layout with the white door and no decompression zone? Well, B+G created a modern entry foyer that welcomes you in by creating cabinetry that extends out 18 inches on both sides. Built in LED lighting also casts a soft glow around the entrance. To the right of the foyer, they added additional storage, creating an expansive pantry in matching matte-black finish that looks and feels velvety to the touch. These built-in cabinets increased their storage capacity while at the same time seamlessly interacting with the rest of the space.
Before & After Kitchen Remodel
Matte Black Finishes & Parisian Style Molding
The original intent in the kitchen design was to fully conceal the kitchen sink behind paneling. As B+G went through the design development phase, they decided to keep the kitchen sink area open rather than closing it in.
The matte black walls were then complemented by the Parisian style moldings in the dining area adding a European feel to the modern space. The ying and yang of the black and white plays well in this space with the touch of warm color coming from the Wishbone dining chairs with natural tone. There is a balance in the design of mixing the traditional style with the more modern cosmopolitan appeal.
Did you notice the lighting fixtures? The original pendant style lights were replaced with chic black box style from Kreon along with recessed lighting.
The Morning Kitchen: Coffee Pantry
Adjacent to the kitchen, a breakfast closet beautifully opens to reveal chrome metal shelves displaying their espresso maker, where Brett and Giselle experience their morning coffee ritual. This convenient addition to the kitchen is a gem that can be appreciated with the pocket doors fully open. For events and entertaining, this area can be styled to display seasonal decor.
Before & After: Bar Nook
