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Brooklyn Loft Kitchen Renovation Blends Industrial Heritage with Warm Design

architecture-design · 2026-07-31

In 2025, a renovation revitalized a small kitchen within a Brooklyn loft located at 47 Lincoln Place, a pre-war structure from 1910 referred to as the 'Sneaker Factory.' Senior Designer Ellen Schott from Bakes & Kropp spearheaded the project, which introduced a U-shaped layout with clearly defined work areas. The team also included Santiago Tomas, Sabrina Antony, and Staci Ruiz. The design showcases bespoke cabinetry from Bakes & Kropp, a stone-clad peninsula, and high-end appliances from brands like Fisher & Paykel, Bosch, Sub-Zero, and Wolf. Custom tray dividers and deep drawers enhance storage, while the owner's Japanese pottery is elegantly displayed in glass-front cabinets. Layered lighting creates a warm atmosphere, perfect for cooking and entertaining.

Key facts

  • Renovation completed in 2025
  • Building at 47 Lincoln Place, Park Slope, Brooklyn, built in 1910
  • Building nicknamed 'Sneaker Factory' due to 1970s-80s discount footwear store
  • Kitchen reconfigured into U-shaped layout
  • Design team: Ellen Schott (Bakes & Kropp), Santiago Tomas, Sabrina Antony, Staci Ruiz
  • Cabinetry from Bakes & Kropp's Madison and Emerson collections
  • Appliances: Fisher & Paykel, Bosch, Sub-Zero, Wolf
  • Custom storage solutions and fluted glass-front cabinets for Japanese pottery

Entities

Artists

  • Ellen Schott
  • Santiago Tomas
  • Sabrina Antony
  • Staci Ruiz

Institutions

  • Bakes & Kropp
  • Santiago Tomas Interiors
  • atelier bauherr

Locations

  • Brooklyn
  • Park Slope
  • 47 Lincoln Place
  • United States

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