This center city home has been granted a preservation easement by the Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia, to protect the exterior and parts of the interior. The homeowners purchased and used the building as office space and then ultimately decided to make it their home. For years these foodies lived with the office sized pantry kitchen - but they missed entertaining their family and friends. A warm, eat-in-kitchen was built on the first level of the home with stairs leading to a new second story addition with a matching kitchenette - which opens to a stunning roof deck.

There were no utilities in the existing space so all new plumbing, electric, gas and HVAC were added. We transformed the necessary utility closet into a passthrough between the new bright kitchen and stunning existing wood paneled conference space. We worked closely with the cabinet makers to maximize every inch of space including angled cabinetry that slid in perfectly below the new stairs. Cabinetry and moulding were chosen to honor the homes age, but still feel modern and clean. The walnut countertops were expertly crafted by local woodworkers and provide warmth and texture. The booth style bench sits atop storage drawers - the brass footrests double as handles - to match the countertop height table designed in the style of an antique bakers table. The unlaquered brass hardware will patina over time. Upstairs, the matching kitchenette has both a beverage center and dishwasher for effortless entertaining and cleanup on the deck.

A dramatic powder room and coat closet replaced the old “e-z-bake” kitchen with paneling and woodwork to match the existing, historically designated spaces.