“Newer tin doesn’t have a deep embossment like these [on the refrigerator] do. These are over an inch thick, double the depth of what a tin panel would be nowadays.” — PETER SALERNO The tin on the refrigerator doors was salvaged from a New Orleans blacksmith shop. Versace plates displayed above the refrigerator coordinate with the range hood and rotisserie. The floor tile, including the leaf design, was retained from the previous kitchen. “Everything in this kitchen is about function,” Peter says. This drawer is outfitted with dividers to separate coffee pods. my dream to sit at our kitchen table in front of the rotisserie (another nod to the fireplace of ancient times), have Andrea Boccelli playing in the background and see Cornish hens turning.” The tin on the refrigerator doors is another, more literal, nod to history. It was salvaged from the New Orleans shop of 19th-century blacksmith (and possible pirate) Jean Lafitte. The couple had the tin pieces — which were part of the ceiling in the original smithy — whitewashed with copper highlights. “They’re very cool,” Peter says. “Newer tin doesn’t have a deep embossment like these do. These are over an inch thick, double the depth of what a tin panel would be nowadays.” The finished project — a beautiful blend of function and aesthetics — is a tribute to the Salernos’ spirit of cooperation and negotiation. “It was a total collaboration,” Peter says. “For example, I chose the rotisserie; Tracy picked the color. This project was a matter of asking ‘what do I need? What do you need? What’s really important to you?’ and going from there.” DNJ SOURCES design, Peter Salerno Inc. in Wyckoff; cabinetry, designed by Peter Salerno Inc.; Schaub & Co. “Empire” cabinet hardware, Waterstone faucets and Rohl sinks, through Hardware Designs Inc. in Fairfield; countertops, Stone Surfaces Inc. in East Rutherford (no longer in business); backsplash tile on range wall and beverage station wall, Stratta Tile Boutique LLC in Wyckoff (no longer in business); range, Wolf; custom range hood (color matched to La Cornue Eggplant with copper bands), designed by Peter Salerno, manufactured by Amoré Design Factory in Rockaway; “Flamberge” Rôtisserie, La Cornue; Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer and wine refrigerator, Cove by Sub-Zero dishwashers and Miele wall oven, all through Reno’s Appliance in Paterson; restoration and refurbishment of custom tin refrigerator panels, Simply Amy LLC in Annandale; custom white oak table, chairs and counter stools, Sandtree Furniture; pendant lights, Bruno Marashlian for Innovations Lighting through Capitol Lighting in Paramus; “Belagio” chandelier over table, Ashore Inc.; antique French Limestone flooring (existing), Mediterranean Tile in Fairfield; wall color, “Nomadic Desert” by Sherwin-Williams; ceiling recess color, “Autumn Purple” by Benjamin Moore & Co. For contact information, page 64 34 February/March <strong>2024</strong>
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