Michele Alfano known for her modern signature, recently took on a new challenge to work with traditional clients. She was asked to modernize their kitchen while maintaining the historic touches of their 1892 Hoboken brownstone. The Hoboken home had great bones. The designer lovingly introduced tin metal which brought a sophisticated and historic detailing to the kitchen. It not only honored the personality of Victorian homes in the 1892’s but also created an architectural focal point in this kitchen space. The tin was recessed into the sheetrock ceiling directly over the island and in line with the pantry, a pure modern gesture.