A kitchen to bank on
Creating a gourmet kitchen in a cellar
By Deborah Holmes, OHW
(Part III of III)
Looking at this pleasant kitchen, it's hard to imagine that a few short years ago this space was a cellar with exposed pipes and wiring.
That was before Doug and Jeanne Robinson transformed a bank in Bucksport, Maine, into an art studio and owners' apartment.
Designing and contracting the kitchen was a highlight for Jeanne, who says she finally has the kitchen of her dreams. The Robinsons chose a plastic composite beadboard for the cabinets because of the flexibility of the material. White cabinetry and glass doors give the narrow space an open feeling.
| Efficient design allows the narrow galley space to contain two wall ovens, a microwave, cooktop, and plenty of storage space. |
| On the opposite wall (shown below), two refrigerator drawers hold daily essentials beneath a black granite countertop. A full-sized refrigerator/freezer in a utility room off the kitchen holds larger items. |
| A run of cabinets along the back wall of the kitchen features storage cabinets with glass doors and a slate sink. The solid surface, two-toned countertop is reminiscent of a 1930s Hoosier work center. |
| Surprise! What looks like a bank of drawers conceals a modern dishwasher. Controls are integrated into the dishwasher door. |
| The view from the kitchen into the main part of the apartment.
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