Steal This Look: A Small But Complete Kitchen in Brooklyn Heights

This pint-sized kitchen in an 1890s building in Brooklyn Heights was designed by owners Peter Dolkas and Michelle Ficker of Studio Dorion. The kitchen was initially a remodel from the eighties that Dolkas couldn’t wait to strip down to the more traditional details. Here, we list the key elements that make up the look.

Above: The small cream-colored kitchen is complemented with dark wood butcher block counters. Photograph by Peter Dolkas from A Soulful, Timeless Apartment by Studio Dorion in Brooklyn Heights. Above: Photograph by Peter Dolkas from A Soulful, Timeless Apartment by Studio Dorion in Brooklyn Heights.

Materials

Above: The kitchen cabinets are painted with Farrow & Ball Lime White. Above: The backsplash tiles are unfinished Plain White Stucco from Regts Delft Tiles.

Faucets & Appliances

Above: The Kingston Brass Concord Widespread Kitchen Faucet is $340.47 at Build.com. Above: The Dedica Deluxe Espresso Machine is $279.95 at DeLonghi. Above: The Cusimax Six Mode Electric Stainless Steel Tea Kettle is no longer available, but it can be found pre-used via eBay and elsewhere.

Accessories

Above: The Farmhouse Pottery Laurel Crock is $60 for the two-quart size at Farmhouse Pottery. Above: The Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Plate is $420 for the 25-cm size. Above: The Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Cup and Saucer is $480 for a set of two. Above: The Boos Edge Grain Rectangular Cutting Board in Walnut; prices start at $193.95 at Williams-Sonoma. Above: The Round Modern Chrome Soap Dispenser is $49 from The Bath Outlet. Above: The Peugeot Paris U Select Salt & Pepper Mills Natural is $119.95 at Williams-Sonoma. Above: The Ikea Kungsfors Magnetic Knife Rack in Stainless Steel is $20.

For more small kitchens, see our posts:

• Steal This Look: Playful Color in an Ultra-Small UK Kitchen
• Steal This Look: A Characterful Kitchen in Copenhagen
• Steal This Look: A Vintage-Feeling Kitchen in France

N.B.: This story originally appeared on April 9, 2024 and has been updated with new links and pricing.