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Transformations t Before In New York City, space is often at a premium, which was the case with this small kitchen. In fact, the layout was so tight, when the dishwasher was open, you were at risk of getting stuck behind it, according to the designer. The space was also dark and lacking in overall functionality, while the low ceilings – at odds with the ceilings in the rest of the apartment – further contributed to the too-tight feeling. I f you work in the design industry, it's hard not to be captivated by the transformation process – taking an ugly, dated or poorly functional space and making it look and work better for the client. While there's plenty of hard work involved in taking a project from conception to completion, there's something inspiring about reviewing where a space started – and how it turned out. This month, KBDN's Transformations department takes a before and after view of a problem-solving kitchen that incorporates both aesthetic and functional improvements. t After Placement was key to making this small space function at maximum efciency, and designer Alexandra Zwicky and the Efeti USA team began by relocating the cooktop/oven, and swapping the positions of the sink and dishwasher. To make the space feel larger, the ceiling was raised from 8' to 10.5'. A bright and light color scheme also creates a more airy and open feeling, with Efeti Luce Door Style cabinetry in wood veneer fnish and Carrara Marble countertops and backsplash. To maximize storage space, the cabinet to the left of the Sub-Zero refrigerator is a pull-out pantry. The appearance of the space is further streamlined by hiding the cofee maker, toaster and microwave in the cabinet to the right of the Franke sink. High-end appliances also upgrade the space, including a Miele convection oven, dishwasher, induction cooktop and pull-out hood and Thermador wine refrigerator. Ad Index COMPANY CIRCLE NO. PAGE COMPANY CIRCLE NO. PAGE COMPANY CIRCLE NO. PAGE 40, 41 73 27 30 42, 45 75, 80 Showplace Wood Products 17 25 Stanisci Design 108 83 Starmark Cabinetry 49 86 Streamline Hoods LLC 11 16 Strom Plumbing by Sign of Crab 22 34 SunnyWood/Sagehill Designs 27 30 Thermador Home Appliances RICKI-Research Institute of Cooking & Research Intelligence Advance Tabco 107 83 International Kitchen Supply 25 32 Antolini 33 53 John Kramer's Fabrications 104 83 Architectural Glass Efects 106 83 JSI Quality Cabinetry 28 37 Blanco America Inc. 16 23 KCD Software 109 83 Cabparts, Inc. 46 81 Keystone Wood Specialties 105 83 Chief Architect 15 21 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 31 45 CNC Associates, Inc. 2 2-3 Kountry Wood Products 34 55 Cosentino S.A. 7 13 LG Electronics 4 6 Custom Cupboards 8 14 Liebherr Group 30 43 Custom Inserts 100 82 Doug Mockett 12 17 MarketNet Division Interline Creative Group, Inc. 5 8 Dura Supreme 36 61 Mid Continent Cabinetry 39 71 19 43 79 35 57 Top Knobs 9 15 EuroChef USA 21 36 NKBA-National Kitchen & Bath Assoc. 13, 14 Element Designs Noble Company 24 32 Vent-A-Hood 3 4 1, 37 1a-1b, 65 Osborne Wood Products 47 81 VT Industries, Inc. 6 9 Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. 23 33 Westover Company 44 79 Whitehaus Collection 110 83 Woodland Cabinetry 29 41 Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp. Forevermark Cabinetry 38, 48 67, 85 Geberit 18, 19 26, 29 Grass America Inc. 26 35 Gruppo Romi 101 82 Hafele America Company 32 49 Outwater Plastics 111 83 Rangecraft Manufacturing Inc. 10 16 RealView 103 83 Remodel Market 102 82 Rev-A-Shelf 20 31 Sagehill Designs/SunnyWood SEN Design Group