Designer Deborah Ehrlich favors remodeling over remodeling and downsizing over decorating. His 1722 Hudson Valley farmhouse is proof: Ehrlich opened up the floor plan, exposed the beams and concrete walls, sanded it, moved the kitchen into a woodshed, and then, he says, “just left it.” The relocated kitchen is now part of a clapboard addition to the stone house, and is outfitted with a hand-built plywood ceiling, a vintage farmhouse sink, and a converted Viking oven. To recreate the look of Ehrlich’s kitchen, read on.
Above: Ehrlich’s commissioned kitchen table. Photo by Justine Hand from House Call: At Home in the Hudson Valley with Designer Deborah Ehrlich.
Above: A custom wood-burning Viking wall oven is set on a plywood counter with a gas cooktop above. Photo by Justine Hand from House Call: At Home in the Hudson Valley with Designer Deborah Ehrlich.
Above: Ehrlich’s flatware, inherited from the family, is on display. Photo by Justine Hand from House Call: At Home in the Hudson Valley with Designer Deborah Ehrlich.
Above: A vintage utility sink adds a workshop feel to the kitchen. Photo by Justine Hand from House Call: At Home in the Hudson Valley with Designer Deborah Ehrlich.
Electronics
Above: A Viking Professional 30-Inch Single Electric Wall Oven model that Ehrlich modified with wood paneling and installed on a handmade plywood counter. It’s $4,499 at Hallocks.
Above: The Viking Professional 30.7 Inch Gas Cooktop is a newer model than Ehrlich’s cooktop. It’s $2,939 at AJ Madison.
Faucets & Fixtures
Above: The Chicago Faucets Wall-Mounted Kitchen Sink Faucet is $194.17 at the Chicago Faucet Shoppe.
Above: The Kohler Bannon 24-Inch Wall Mount Service Sink has the feel of a vintage sink like the one in Ehrlich’s kitchen (Deborah’s was a gift from a friend); $1,883.20 at Kohler. For more, see 10 Simple Pieces: Utility Sinks.
Furniture
Above: Ehrlich has a Saarinen Tulip armless chair, available new for $3,108 at Design Within Reach.
Accessories
Above: You can find the same simple schoolhouse board at restaurants. This one, the Aarco Oak 36-Inch Black Chalk Board, costs $139.99 at the Webstaurant Store.
Above: From Barn Light, the Copper Esso Cord Pendant Light starts at $252.
Above: The Provendi Soap Holder is €27.41 for one holder and soap at Provendi.
Above: The simple Ikea Välvårdad Dish Drying Rack is $9.99.
Above: JR Watkins Dish Soap in Grapefruit is Ehrlich’s choice; hard to find but can be found online.
Above: For a simple striped dish towel, the Ikea Rinnig Dish Towel is $4.99 for a pack of four.
Above: One of Ehrlich’s Maple Cutting boards hangs on the wall behind the sink. It is done locally from the map; $205 for the 17.5-inch size at Abask.
Above: The Saber Paris Pop Unis 5-Piece Place Setting in Khaki is currently on sale for $129 at Yvonne Estelle. For more, see 10 Simple Pieces: Bistro-Stainless Flatware and Table Trend Alert: Sabre’s Skinny French Flatware and its high/low looks.
Above: Mason Cash Original White Traditional Stoneware Pudding Basins are available for $35.57 in the 17-cm size.
Above: The Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte in Basil is $430 for the 5.5 quart size at Williams Sonoma.
Above: The Bredemeijer Cozy Manto Teapot is $314 at W Concept. When new, its copper base is shiny, but over time it will develop a rustic patina.
Above: On the dining table is Ehrlich’s Simple Crystal Glassware, designed in his Hudson studio and hand-blown in Sweden; starting at $70 at Kneen & Co.
Above: Ted Meuhling ER Butler Biedermeier Candles in Satin Silver available through Kneen & Co. they start at $330 each.
For more farmhouse interiors, check out our posts:
- Get This Look: The Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen
- Get This Look: The Dining Room of a Modern Farmhouse in France
- Steal This Look: Modern Farmhouse Kitchen, California Wine Country Edition
Note: This story appeared on August 22, 2017 and has been updated with new links and prices.