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Black and White Illusion Kitchen

October 7, 2013 by Jane F 7 Comments

Steven Gambrel kitchen - black and white New York illusion floor kitchen - S.R.Gambrel via AtticmagI’ve long admired the great design of a handsome black and white Steven Gambrel kitchen.

What’s interesting to me about this iconic Steven Gambrel kitchen is how it skillfully employs the ultra-popular black-and-white theme though not in the usual way. Rather than focusing on white cabinets with black counters, the designer has taken it very boldly to the floor and walls through the use of tile. Glossy black bricks tiles behind the range and on the remaining backsplash essentially create black walls articulated by high contrast light grout. Equally dramatic, and even more muscular in terms of effect, is the 3-D illusion floor created by a black, white and gray small-scale pattern on cement tiles. Apart from the red knobs on the Wolf range there is no distracting color to dilute the concept.

Yet there’s an interesting back story on this 6700-square foot house called Redcraft in Southampton, at the tip of New York’s Long Island. Set on a 3.3 acre estate not far from the Atlantic Ocean, the house has 7 bedrooms and 6-1/2 baths and central air conditioning. There is a pool and guest quarters. While the exterior and formal gardens are original to the 1897 structure, the interior had been changed and then redone by Mr. Gambrel. While I don’t know the identity of the owner, the property is currently a furnished rental for $250,000 a month ($350,000 August-Labor Day) or $850,000 yearly. No surprise that the real estate listing shows the house available next month. Winter is off-season in the Hamptons.

Steven Gambrel kitchen - black and white New York illusion floor kitchen - S.R.Gambrel via AtticmagWere you to rent the house, you might want to know that the fabulous pair of wood benches that occupy the center of the kitchen are said to have been purchased from the estate of Bill Blass, which comprised a three-day auction at Sotheby’s in October 2003. Those flank a 19th century Belgian oak kitchen table illuminated by ceiling pendants from John Derian. Although this kitchen is likely approaching its second decade, only the style of the Miele dishwasher (left) betrays its age. Meanwhile, the Roman Holiday encaustic together with glazed Liberty series workshop tile, both from Cletile, could produce a very similar look.

Steven Gambrel kitchen - chocolate colored butler's pantry in a Southhampton house by Steven GambrelBecause the style is so different it wouldn’t be obvious that this butler’s pantry is on the other side of the swinging door (left). Equally wonderful in its own way, I featured this room in my Daring the Butler’s Pantry post.

Steven Gambrel kitchen - black and white New York illusion floor kitchen - S.R.Gambrel via AtticmagA close up on the range wall shows a corner of the stunning riveted range hood as well as cantilevered shelves to help boost the contrast.

Steven Gambrel kitchen - black and white New York illusion floor kitchen - S.R.Gambrel via AtticmagAt the other end of the kitchen, a window seat nestled under the back stairs boasts red-striped mattress ticking pillows – a detail that coordinates with those bright red Wolf range knobs.

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Comments

  1. Scribbler says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I could be pretty happy here! The benches and table in the kitchen is something I really like. I so wish I had space for a table in the middle of my kitchen — the old-fashioned way.

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  2. Abby says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:50 am

    Beautiful! The floor is just stunning!

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  3. Linda says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Love it, it’s so refreshingly original. It really amazes me how the tiles are so dark and yet the kitchen still looks bright and cheery, well done!

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  4. Avente Tile says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Love the tile pattern on the floor, as well as the contrast of black and white for the backsplash/wall. Very nice!

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  5. RHome410 says

    October 11, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Stunning…and I love the butler’s pantry, too. Even more stunned at the rental price! I’d be afraid to sit on the benches. 😉

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  1. Painted Geometric Pattern Floor | Atticmag | Kitchens, Bathrooms, Interior Design says:
    November 8, 2013 at 1:04 am

    […] this is the very same look as the elegant tile floor designer Steven Gambrel used in the Black and White Illusion Kitchen we showed recently. Additional suggestions for a suitable floor would be […]

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  2. Geometric Tile Kitchen Backsplash - Atticmag says:
    June 3, 2015 at 1:02 am

    […] pattern from Mosaic House, a NY tile retailer favored by designers such as Steven Gambrel in the Black and White Illusion Kitchen. Despite a frosty (and decidedly non-Moroccan name) the tile warms up the backsplash of an […]

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