Kitchen • 15 Central Park W Unit 11L, New York, NY 10023
The visually austere kitchen now features soft textile boundaries. A structured linen screen creates a distinct dining alcove at the peninsula. A deeply textured wool panel replaces the old marble backsplash behind the main sink and stove. A fine, pleated silk canopy floats tautly above the main cooking area, diffusing light.
Each fabric element receives unique, independent illumination. Uplights brighten the canopy, while focused downlights highlight the woven wall panel. Ambient light filters through the linen screen. Upholstered bar stools add varying fabric textures, completing the room's tactile transformation.
Fabric defines and softens this kitchen's distinct zones.
Design Philosophy
This design employs Textile Dividers to create soft boundaries within the open kitchen. Upholstered Walls transform functional surfaces into tactile art. Fabric Canopies define overhead space. These frameworks layer the room with texture and visual depth, creating a collection of distinct statements.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first draws to the semi-transparent linen screen, defining the dining space. You walk past it towards the main cooking area. You settle onto an upholstered bar stool within the fabric-defined alcove.
Light Study
Morning light filters gently through the linen screen, casting soft, diffused shadows into the alcove. Focused downlights illuminate the textured wool backsplash in the evening. Uplights brighten the silk canopy, creating an even, overhead glow after dark.
Living Vignette
A hand traces the coarse weave of the linen screen. The clink of cutlery echoes softly within the fabric-defined alcove.
Material Palette
Structured Linen Fabric: It feels coarse and natural to the touch. It softens slightly over time, maintaining its structured drape.
Densely Woven Wool Felt: This material offers a deep, soft texture. It retains its shape well and resists pilling with age.
Fine, Pleated Silk Fabric: It feels light and translucent. It softens further with age, diffusing light gently.
