Sarah Jacoby Architect designs a colorful, compact kitchen

In Manhattan, architect Sarah Jacoby combined color with a thoughtful reorganization for an inspired new kitchen composition. The artist’s kitchen pulls from the abstract sensibilities evident in her own paintings and drawings, which incorporate bold swaths of color and brazen geometric shapes.

A stove is surrounded by blue, red, and yellow cabinets and counters designed by Sarah Jacoby — The appliances largely stayed where they were while a colorful and playful new surround enveloped them (Ty Cole)

For artist Amy Sillman's kitchen, Sarah Jacoby adds colorful cabinets — The architect removed a wall to create an island and additional counter space (Ty Cole)

“The kitchen was originally a galley with very little room,” said Jacoby. “We wanted to keep most of the appliances where they were, while opening it up and bringing in color, light, shape, and playfulness—more of the artist herself.”

A messy bookshelf continues into a colorful kitchen for artist Amy Sillman — The barstools are designed by artist Pam Lins, a friend of the client (Ty Cole)

Hindered by tight square footage, Jacoby removed a wall to make room for a new peninsula offering additional counter space and a seating area linking the kitchen and living areas. Primary colors animate the painted custom cabinetry and laminate countertops, and a backsplash of Fireclay tiles in an arrangement codesigned with the artist provide a focal point at the back, making the kitchen feel larger. Stools designed by the artist Pam Lins, a friend of the client, inject a dose of playful personality to cap it off.

Sarah Jacoby Architect designs a compact and colorful kitchen suited to a visual artist

Playful and Personal

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