Kitchen & Bath Business November/December 2021 - 45

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DESIGNER: Michael Winn,
President, Winn Design
+ Build; ARCHITECT: Stan
Khramov, Winn Design
+ Build; KITCHEN & BATH
DESIGNER: Jennifer Hall,
Winn Design + Build;
PHOTOGRAPHER: Stacy
Zarin Goldberg
KITCHEN
AIR VENTS: Trufig;
BACKSPLASH: Artistic
an existing house where not everything is being
updated, we try to contain the chaos. "
But adding the HEPA filters was new. Although
setting up for the project took a bit longer,
the mitigation strategies did not affect the overall
process, and the level of diligence saved some time
on the backend when the untouched areas of the
house did not need a thorough cleaning.
Downstairs in the kitchen, access to the construction
site was easy because it opened to the
backyard. However, the upstairs bathroom was
also carefully partitioned, and in that case, the
team set up a scaffolding and opened the window
to provide an elevated entry point.
LIGHTING UP THE KITCHEN
In the heart of the home, the central wall was
removed, along with the corner of the house so
the space could be expanded rearward, adding
a breakfast area. To replace the supporting wall,
Winn installed two steel I-beams. He added
several windows and glass doors, replacing two
smaller windows, some glass blocks and a Dutch
door that had been the only sources of light.
LEFT Wallpaper in the pantry
allows the door to remain
open for easy access without
taking away from the style of
the kitchen.
" Bringing lots of natural light into the space conABOVE
Removing a whirlpool
tub with a deck created
plenty of space for a spa-like,
freestanding version in front of
the new window.
tributes to mood and how you feel, " said the designer.
" Colors that were selected were cool and calming. "
As a general principle, Winn uses no- or lowVOC
products for flooring, stains, caulk and paint.
He also places a great deal of emphasis on ventilation.
The previous gas oven didn't have this, but in the new
kitchen, the range has a large hood and a balanced
air recovery system to bring fresh air into the home.
White cabinets, a baby blue island and a marble
mosaic backsplash with metallic accents give the
kitchen the light and airy look and feel the clients
were seeking. Clear glass pendants and acrylic
barstools align with the clients' aesthetic and don't
break sightlines. The new space is a stark contrast
to the original kitchen, and the renovation
also included a new deck, easily accessed through
French doors.
" We find that the projects we have that integrate
the inside and outside tend to be the more
successful ones, " said the designer. " The clients are
happier, and we feel the space works better. "
SPA-WORTHY BATHROOM
In the bathroom, Winn created another bright
space with more natural light. A big window was
added - an improvement to the original bathroom
that only had glass blocks that let in muted
light. Removing the massive built-in tub gave the
design team extra space to work with, and a tiny
shower was replaced with a more accommodating,
glass-enclosed unit.
It was important to the husband to have a spalike
soaking tub, so that was added in front of the
spacious window. Winn used a soothing gray and
white palette and installed electric radiant heat in the
floors - a standard practice in his main bath projects.
Designing wellness into the home can include
many options, but letting in natural light might
be the simplest and most beneficial. Health and
safety can also be taken into consideration during
the construction process.
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Tile; BEVERAGE CENTER:
Zephyr; COUNTERTOP:
Richstone Marble
& Granite; CABINET
HARDWARE: Richelieu;
CABINETS: Rutt
HandCrafted Cabinetry;
DISHWASHERS: Bosch
& Thermador; DOORS
& WINDOWS: Andersen
Windows & Doors;
FAUCET: Mirabelle;
HOOD: Vent-A-Hood;
LIGHTING: Latitude Run,
Laurel Foundry Modern
Farmhouse & Shades of
Light; MICROWAVE: Sharp;
RANGE: Thermador;
REFRIGERATOR: Sub-Zero;
SINKS: Mirabelle & Rohl;
WINE COOLER: Avallon
MAIN BATH
CABINET HARDWARE:
Liberty Hardware;
COUNTERTOP: Richstone
Marble & Granite; FAUCETS
& SHOWER FIXTURES:
Rohl; FLOORING & TILE:
Mosaic Tile; LIGHTING:
Shades of Light; SINKS:
Kohler; TUB: Signature
Hardware; VANITIES: Rutt
HandCrafted Cabinetry
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