Proof That Modern Can Be Cozy
Renovated by Lauren Williams (founder of Lauren Jayne Design in Miami) in collaboration with Alisberg Parker Architects, this Scarsdale, New York, kitchen takes a minimal approach to a well-furnished space. “A tailor-made sofa tucks into a carved-out niche and is paired with a custom white oak pedestal base dining table. The perimeter cabinets are a fresh white to match the [Benjamin Moore] Decorator’s White walls and ceiling,” she says. The central island is finished in walnut and detailed with legs to give the illusion of a freestanding table, allowing Mater bar stools to push underneath and maximize space. Williams adds that a bit of cohesion in materials streamlines the space: “The stone at the range wall carries over to the island and is a Calacatta marble,” she says.
Casual, Comfy Minimalism
Banquette seating, open shelving, and warm tones make for a minimalist kitchen that’s oh-so-inviting in the Brooklyn abode. “The tonal colors, mix of materials and consistency of finishes throughout the kitchen design are woven throughout to create a soft and minimalistic feel. A built-in banquette is an extension of the island, blending seamlessly into the millwork,” says Williams. “The thin profile Garrett Leather cushion adds softness and complements the delicate frame of the Cassina Superleggera chairs.”
Colorado Cool and Calm
If you love the simplicity of an all-white space, declutter your culinary headquarters with a minimalist kitchen design like this. “This Aspen private residence envisioned by Lauren Jayne Design embodies minimalism through seamless integration,” says Williams, pointing out how the white oak cabinets by Bulthaup Kitchen and the clean lines of the Corian white countertops flow with the neutral palette. “The split-face limestone is a featured material throughout,” Williams says. “A large Rodney Smith photograph anchors the kitchen, [while] RW Guild Oscar pendants in blackened brass and Debra Weninger bar stools upholstered in Holly Hunt vegan leather add a touch of contrast.”