Kitchen Spotlight: Tom's Old and New City Galley

Here is a wonderful piece of holiday weekend kitchen eye candy for you. It's a simple galley kitchen in New York City, the home of an art dealer and avid cook. Tom has an eye for the modern but a taste for the old. His kitchen is simple yet detailed, modern yet with flourishes of the antique, and modest yet perfectly appointed.

This kitchen is in a 1918 landmark building, so Tom and his partner Justin wanted to respect its original lines but still make it modern. They put a lot of work and love into the whole apartment, but the kitchen renovation really stood out to us. It has Croatian marble on the kitchen floor, and marble countertops (requested by Justin because, according to Tom, "someday he may bake").

Tom is really the cook of the household, and the kitchen reflects his love of food and home cooking. It looks so efficient and well-designed, and yet homey; we love the geraniums in the window and the warmth of Tom's vintage collections. Silver, china, and great cupboards — what more do we need?

You can find out all about Tom's choice of appliances and fittings at the original house tour; it's a great source of inspiration and resources.

• See the whole tour: House Tour: Tom and Justin Gently Shape their Landmark

(Images: Jill Slater)

what're those holes in the counter for?? this is a very pretty kitchen. i normally do not like farmhouse sinks, but it works! i'm very impressed!

posted by kdkaboom on May 22nd 2009 at 2:55pm
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I'm dying to know about the holes in the counter too. The kitchen pics in the tour didn't have any captions!

posted by forked on May 22nd 2009 at 4:44pm
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Me too! More info, please!!

posted by aftermath on May 22nd 2009 at 5:50pm
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Does anyone know anything about the colorful flatware pictured? They look like awesome pieces for every day use (if they're not super expensive).

posted by MrsMittens on May 22nd 2009 at 6:59pm
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Ps- The hole looks like it's over a bin. Maybe it's for trash from food prep?

posted by MrsMittens on May 22nd 2009 at 7:00pm
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very nice. love the peak into the silverware drawers

posted by Sassy in SF on May 22nd 2009 at 7:31pm
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I love the lid to the garbage can in the counter!

Such a simple and beautiful kitchen.

posted by cara_mia on May 23rd 2009 at 4:15pm
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I have seen cutouts in countertops for compost buckets as well. The one in his countertop seems a little small for a garbage bin.

posted by silby on May 23rd 2009 at 5:14pm
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