With pivotal design decisions, Bakes & Kropp managed to salvage the patina and charm of this historic Cold SpringHarbor, New York farmhouse kitchen transformation. Senior Designer Mary Dimichino recognized the importance of preserving the home’s original wood beams and led our design team to tailor special finishes to compliment the farmhouse details with the interplay of clean and classic elements.

Hand-painted White Classic Canterbury cabinetry establishes a stark juxtaposition against aged beams above.Transitional black hinges and pull handles play against the more modern style of squared knobs. Whereas this contrast creates its own visual interest, the white cabinetry finish against white tile lays a blank slate for Chicory Walnut accents to shine. Most notably, the center island, custom range hood, and paneled ice box refrigerator doors hone the farmhouse style in highlighting darker grains of the exposed beams with its rich Chicory finish. The Polished nickel bands of the Bakes & Kropp range hood help reflect light to highlight the clean, glossy finishes throughout.