Montclair Magazine May 2019 | Page 45

home THE HEART OF THE HOME “The kitchen or great room area was originally an awkward space with a separate pantry,” says Grochowski. She opened up the space to incorporate a large kitchen, wet bar, desk area and fireplace, adding brightness due to the increased flow of light. The wall seen at left features a marble backsplash and floor-to-ceiling cabinetry; warm brass finishes abound, including the custom sheet metal hood over the cooktop, the cabinet and appliance pulls, and the stool bases. The granite- topped island with the waterfall edge is 14 feet long, and seats six comfortably. (Above) Grochowski added allure to the exist- ing dining room, located through a doorway near the purple chairs, by painting the ceiling trim with high-gloss paint and using metallic paint on the ceiling itself; the chairs were also reupholstered. MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE MAY 2019 43