There's nothing like a bright and airy kitchen to bring the family together. This kitchen redesign fits the bill. This space, curated by interior designer, author, and television personality Nate His Berkus and Jeremiah Brent for their New York City home, is a masterclass in transitional design.
Featuring a statement skylight, veined marble countertops, and vintage light fixtures, this space is effortless, timeless, and caters to your family's every need. We spoke to Nate about kitchen design, how it's changed over time, and what living in the space feels like. This is what he had to say.
(Image credit: Kelly Marshall / Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent)
Nate said this is the second time the family has lived in the space. He sold the house to a friend years ago, but recently bought it back. And a lot has changed since I first designed my kitchen.
“There came a time when our style evolved.” And, let's be honest, our budgets evolved, too. When we first bought the place, we could barely live there,” says Nate. house and garden.
Originally, designing a kitchen was a matter of creating a gorgeous space while staying on budget. Although the room's bronze kitchen island was custom-made (according to Nate, “it was the only splurge in the entire room at the time”), the rest of the kitchen's features were price-checked and relatively inexpensive.
“We installed CB2 sconces in the backsplash, used plain white subway tile, and painted the existing cabinets. They were beautifully made, but when we bought the house they were dark mahogany.” he says.
Since Nate's first appearance, oprah winfrey show In 2002, he became one of the most famous interior designers in the world.He has written his two books new york times Best-selling book and HGTV star with husband Jeremiah Brent Nate and Jeremiah Home Project.
In “Evolution 2” of their kitchen, Nate and Jeremiah adjusted the space to their liking and their budget increased. The final product brings a bit more of a vintage feel, with classic marble countertops and backsplashes bringing warm, inviting colors to the space. One of Nate's favorite elements of this space is the cozy antique lighting.
“We replaced all the surrounding sconces and installed beautiful 60's Italian fittings throughout the island. We installed the most amazing vintage Italian sconces in the backsplash, where the CB2 sconces used to be. ” we took [those] We moved out of our previous home and owned everything. The one on the other side of the island was in the bedroom, and the candlestick was in the drawing room. We knew he was going to spend a lot of time there, so we just earmarked them for the kitchen,” he says.
While the marble gives the room a great feel, Nate says it was a source of disagreement during the planning process. He wanted more white, brown, and gray, but Jeremiah insisted on a more “busy” option and ultimately won out.
“I fought him on that, and I was wrong…He absolutely insisted, and he was right. I love it. It's really, really warm,” says Nate.
The brass island was stripped and rebuilt with Calacatta Paonazzo marble. “It felt more eternal,” Nate says. An integrated sink made from the same marble material allows the color scheme and mood to flow seamlessly throughout the space. And what about the cabinet? They also got a new refreshment.
“We plastered the walls and hood and covered a lot of the appliances, this time with cabinet front appliances,” he says.
Eloise Flush Mount Ceiling Light
River Stone Quartz Off-White Kitchen Countertop
(Image credit: Kelly Marshall / Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent)
Nate describes the previous design plan as “a little more industrial style,” noting subway tile, butcher block countertops, and black cabinetry. The new space allows for a completely different atmosphere.
“This feels a little more European. A little more Venetian. A little more romantic, a little softer,” says Nate.
This room's distinctive domed skylight draws attention, providing natural light and visual interest.
“It was done by the guy who owned the apartment before us and actually extended part of the outdoor terrace to create an atrium. And it's one of my favorite things in the house. “One,” Nate says.
Kitchens are meant for cooking and sharing time with loved ones, and the family's current kitchen has much more space for daily use. The expansive countertop can accommodate three different lamps, spice trays, and more.
“On the island, I have a beautiful bowl from my husband's shop, Atrio, in which I put bananas and avocados for the kids.The kids now eat breakfast on the island, but in the past it was like that. “I couldn't even do it,” Nate says.
Functional and fresh, the finished kitchen is a real success. With plenty of space for the whole family and plenty of natural light, this location provides a quiet escape that Nate and Jeremiah love.
