The owner of a Tudor home by famed architect Bloodwood Tuttle in the Lawrence Park National Historic District of Bronxville, NY was ready to undertake a much-needed renovation. Built in 1915 into a wooded hillside along windy roads, the home offers ambiance and charm, and the feeling of privacy being surrounded by nature. The client was committed to maintaining the charm and character of the house using authentic finishes to match the period, lending itself to the history of the home with modern-day conveniences.

The design mandate was to incorporate mixed finishes, including warm-toned historical paint colors, textured wood, natural stone, and handmade tile. The kitchen has a mix of upper display glass cabinetry balanced by closed lower storage, all in a unifying palette of warm beige, teal, and aged oak.

The project is full of elevated details. The hutch functions as a pantry, with inset antique mirrors in the arched doors, while wood beams added during construction lend an airy, yet architecturally sound, feeling. Mixing styles of multiple burnished brass cabinetry knobs and pulls add a touch of whimsy, that is echoed in the unlacquered brass plumbing fixtures that patina over time. The owners chose an all-Miele appliance suite, including an induction cooktop and paneled refrigerator/freezer columns. Handmade clay Zellige square glazed tile was selected for the backsplash, marble for the countertops, and white fireclay for the sinks. Small counter appliances are hidden but easily accessible through the convenience of a bi-fold door appliance garage

The designer’s favorite feature is how the island, with its Calacatta Gold marble surface and rounded open edges, was designed to feel like furniture and deliver comfortable seating.

Bronxville, NY

General Contractor – Ice House Construction
Stylist – Anna Molvick  
Photographer: Paul Johnson Photography