The new kitchen makes wise use of this narrow space. Open cabinets and plate racks contribute to the spacious feel and keep things within arm's reach.
Cerrone designed custom maple cabinets with a bright yellow aniline dye finish. This process allows the natural grain of the wood to come through, lending subtle texture and warmth to the space.
by Adrienne DeRosa Cerrone designed custom maple cabinets with a bright yellow aniline dye finish. This process allows the natural grain of the wood to come through, lending subtle texture and warmth to the space.
BEFORE: Previously, the outdated kitchen was divided into three small rooms — a highly impractical layout.
"No room was big enough to be useful," says Wang. "Each could accommodate no more than one or two people at a time."
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"No room was big enough to be useful," says Wang. "Each could accommodate no more than one or two people at a time."
They added a new workspace, integrated into the cabinetry, at the kitchen's entrance. The countertop is the perfect multitasking spot and can be converted into a beverage area when they entertain guests.
Stool: Model Six Stool, Jeff Covey; wall paint: Mt. Rushmore Rock, Benjamin Moore
by Adrienne DeRosa Stool: Model Six Stool, Jeff Covey; wall paint: Mt. Rushmore Rock, Benjamin Moore
Cerrone replaced a window with a glass door for instant access to a new outdoor balcony. A sliding screen solves the space challenges of the narrow thoroughfare. The screen tucks into a pocket behind the stainless steel refrigerator.
The door frame went through the same dying process as the cabinetry for a more textural look.
Door hardware: Flat Track Series, Barn Door Hardware
by Adrienne DeRosa
The door frame went through the same dying process as the cabinetry for a more textural look.
Door hardware: Flat Track Series, Barn Door Hardware
Herring and Wang's enthusiasm for color greets visitors as soon as they enter the home. "We like warm, vibrant colors and tend to be attracted to the same ones, which is fortunate," says Wang. "We did take into account the colors of adjacent rooms — especially on the first floor, where each room has views of the others."
Bright and contrasting colors highlight the home's original features, like this archway and small wall cutout.
Entry paint: Bay Coral, PPG Pittsburgh Paints
by Adrienne DeRosa
Bright and contrasting colors highlight the home's original features, like this archway and small wall cutout.
Entry paint: Bay Coral, PPG Pittsburgh Paints
Light floods the living room from the back of the house, bringing the primary colors to life. Wang and Herring considered the hues of adjacent rooms when planning their palette, resulting in playful layers of color and space.
Fireplace wall paint: Forsythia Blossom; media wall paint: Butterfly Bush, both by PPG Pittsburgh Paints
by Adrienne DeRosa
Fireplace wall paint: Forsythia Blossom; media wall paint: Butterfly Bush, both by PPG Pittsburgh Paints
Saturated colors in the dining room, such as the vibrant Savannah Moss green walls, feel especially warm paired with natural wood furniture.
The mix of modern and traditional pieces creates a comfortable yet efficient environment. "We get ideas by looking around wherever we are, especially when we travel," Wang says. "We love the feel and functionality of small, simple spaces."
Dining chairs: Wrap Dining Chair, West Elm
by Adrienne DeRosa The mix of modern and traditional pieces creates a comfortable yet efficient environment. "We get ideas by looking around wherever we are, especially when we travel," Wang says. "We love the feel and functionality of small, simple spaces."
Dining chairs: Wrap Dining Chair, West Elm
Wang enjoys spending time writing in this blue home office.
The antique chair was a wedding gift from Herring's sister, who rescued it from their father's pharmacy. The Bellevue print came from a local artist and friend.
Wall paint: Monet Blue, PPG Pittsburgh Paints
by Adrienne DeRosa
The antique chair was a wedding gift from Herring's sister, who rescued it from their father's pharmacy. The Bellevue print came from a local artist and friend.
Wall paint: Monet Blue, PPG Pittsburgh Paints
Wang and Herring redesigned their master bath in 2012, installing a wall-mounted toilet to save space and a new Cambria quartz countertop. Long subway tiles in a monochromatic scheme visually elongate the wall.
Wall paint: Hot Spring Stones, Benjamin Moore
by Adrienne DeRosa Wall paint: Hot Spring Stones, Benjamin Moore
This window over the vanity was the greatest challenge with the bathroom's redesign, since it prevented the usual mirror setup. Cerrone had a swing-arm mirror installed on the wall.
by Adrienne DeRosa
The aluminum deck — made with components from a fire escape manufacturer — has doorways leading off the kitchen and living room, providing an immediate connection to the outdoors. During the summer months it's an ideal spot for entertaining.
Your turn: Show us your colorful home!
by Adrienne DeRosa
Your turn: Show us your colorful home!
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I feel like the deck needs something to tie it down to the yard more, which is an interesting challenge since they can't use posts without blocking their parking space (I'm assuming). It's a large area and juts out quite a bit, but I do like the contrast of the aluminum.