A Vintage Home Challenge

Kitchen renovation by Mahogany Builders, Chicago, (773) 755-0055, www.mahoganybuilders.com

When buying this Wicker Park home, the new owners knew it needed renovations—especially the small kitchen with a dysfunctional layout. The owner designed an all-knew kitchen layout, and hired Chicago-based Mahogany Builders to make her design come to life. The firm reconfigured the space, replacing the entire plumbing system, enlarging one window and relocating another. Because the home is a vintage structure, leveling the floors and truing the walls proved very difficult—in fact, the conditions forced Mahogany Builders to alter the plans and rebuild a wall that was 2 inches shorter than planned. Fortunately, the cabinet design was still possible—with only minor alterations—and the final result is a kitchen that reflects the homeowners’ vision, mirroring the vintage style of the home with antique details and a timeless design.

Key Materials
Floors: Birger Juell Ltd., www.birgerjuell.com
Cabinets: GP Stone and Cabinets, http://gp-stone.com
Countertops: Carrerra marble (perimeter), stained dark walnut (island), GP Stone and Cabinets, http://gp-stone.com
Stove: Viking, www.vikingrange.com
Sinks: Kohler, www.kohler.com
Faucets: Perrin & Rowe by Rohl, www.rohlhome.com
Lighting: Antique Resources, www.antiqueresourcesinc.com, Remains Lighting, www.remains.com
Backsplash: Beveled subway tile in Neri by Adex, www.adexusa.com
Wall Paint: Latte from Restoration Hardware, www.restorationhardware.com