With a spectacular waterfront location in Rowayton, the homeowners wanted a sleek, modern kitchen that would keep eyes on the view. “The kitchen is on the back side of the house, so it’s in a more compact area,” explains Nukitchens director Gabriella Najmy, who worked with founder Joseph Najmy, showroom coordinator Karin Nakashima and decorator Kim Zimmerman on the project. “They wanted to use all the space they had without making it feel tight.” An open plan connects to the family room, and understated black frame doors flank the island—one to the pantry and one to the office, complete with a custom built-in desk.
To maximize the square footage, Nukitchens employed a cutting-edge pocket-door system that seamlessly conceals the doors into the exterior wall. The team also utilized a mirrored wall instead of a traditional backsplash. “You see a view of the water in the mirror, and it gives a light and airy effect,” Gabriella notes. “It’s also easy to clean and holds up well.”
Poggenpohl cabinetry was a natural choice to keep the design as minimal as possible. “We started with the white acrylic high-gloss cabinets and then injected other materials into the space,” she explains. “The hood looks like stone, but it’s actually clad in Neolith.” For the island countertop, Nukitchens enlisted a Caesarstone quartz. The final touch? “The light fixture dangles like a piece of jewelry. Like a scale, it’s weighted perfectly for an airy effect that feels like it’s floating,” Gabriella says.
