Pompton Lakes Kitchen
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey · 2023 award
Pompton Lakes Kitchen
Modern kitchen function within a late-18th-century Dutch home.
In a late-18th-century Dutch home in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, Coppola Brothers created a kitchen that pairs modern function with the character of the original house. Working with Ken Fox of Fox Architecture Design, the team introduced steel beams to reinforce the structure and become a considered part of the design.
Refinished floors, exposed timber beams, and a revealed section of exterior wall celebrate the home’s history. A French-door range in Provence Blue anchors the room, complemented by a Kohler cast-iron farmhouse sink with exposed legs and polished-nickel plumbing. Hand-painted blue-and-white tile from a 400-year-old Dutch company completes a kitchen rooted in its architectural heritage.
The scope
- Historic kitchen renovation
- Structural reinforcement
- Original floor and beam restoration
- Location
- Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
- Recognition
- 2023 Award of Excellence
- Award category
- Best Historic Renovation
Meaning in the details
A place, thoughtfully made.
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Character
History in the room.
Exposed timber beams, refinished floors, and a revealed section of exterior wall preserve the character of the original Dutch home.
Craft beyond the surface
Behind the
finished space.
The renewed kitchen brings everyday function to the historic home while preserving the floors, beams, and architectural character that make it distinctive.
Strengthening the structure
Working with Ken Fox of Fox Architecture Design, the team integrated steel beams into the historic interior.
Restoring the original finishes
Original floors received Provincial stain and a satin finish. Exposed beams were finished with a rich leather stain and matte clear coat.
Hand-painted tile
Blue-and-white tile from a 400-year-old Dutch company adds another connection to the home’s heritage.
The completed project
A closer look.
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Historic kitchen with exposed ceiling beams, a blue range, white island and adjoining dining area.
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