February 14th 2023
Brick Underground
Despite murmurings that it was on its way out, the open kitchen layout has only gained traction in New York City apartments and townhouses of all eras, sizes, and price ranges. And as the heart—and hardest-working area—of the home, kitchens remain a top priority for renovations.
Generally speaking, more people are cooking and entertaining at home more often, so kitchens are huge,” says Peter Holtzman, principal architect and founder of Harlem-based Bespoke Architecture. “People still want the kitchens open to the living spaces and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. This is just a real lifestyle switch between how people used to live and how they live now.”