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Photo: Michael Hanson for AOL

Once upon a time in the summer of '98, the kitchen in this Seattle 1902 duplex home was gutted and redesigned. Armed with an $8,000 budget, creative ideas and the courage to dive into a dumpster if needed, homeowners Timothy Siciliano and Patrick Angus transformed a depressing old linoleum and fraying contact paper-covered kitchen into a cheery user-friendly space. Patrick paints the before picture, "Just imagine how pretty the countertops were after the blood-red linoleum was covered with green, yellow and white contact paper."

Besides moving a few windows and removing a non-structural column, most of the improvements were cosmetic. In anticipation of an eventual kitchen remodel, they had wisely stowed some things away (a hanging light fixture and glass shelves from Barneys, for example). In addition, they bought base cabinets from IKEA and purchased the refrigerator and stove secondhand. Timothy and Patrick left the hardwood floors as is. Patches and markings showed signs of prior renovations. "Some people like to erase all signs of the past," Patrick says. "I like to always leave a bit behind."

The kitchen is a reflection of two distinct and creative personalities. Timothy explains, "Patrick is the decorator and I'm the college student." Timothy owns a retro-inspired party goods biz (Party Partners), loves color (especially orange) and is the designated chef. Patrick is the creative director for Mario's, an upscale clothier, loves identifying all of his finds and is a part-time dessert maker.

Both men are aesthetes. Timothy derives great satisfaction from cooking and presenting food, while Patrick is jazzed by arranging things just so. By profession, Patrick is a visual merchandiser. The talent he exercises in the store windows translates to the home. He says, "Make sure to find objects that you love, want to look at daily and share with others." Patrick sorts his stash by theme, shape or color. He plays with size and scale, and makes sure that frequently used objects are easily accessible. When he's done futzing, he steps back and looks it over. Then he might take another step back.

Their family kitchen doles out healthful home-cooking as well as delicious eye candy. With Timothy's passion for vegetables and whimsy, and Patrick's for dishes and history, they created a richly endowed space that's great for cooking and hanging out. Their individuality is complimentary. Timothy is rather poetic, "He is the lake. I am the water skier."

(Patrick was unavailable for the photo shoot. He was, however, available for the post-shoot interview. Better to be heard and not seen than to be not seen and not heard at all!)




  • alisonrae

    To each his own, I guess, but YUCK!

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  • jim willeford

    I like it a lot. Very comfortable, clean and lively to the eye.

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    His kitchen looks like a corner in the Salvation Army Thrift store.
    But glad he's happy.

    I'm glad he thinks it looks great. I would immediately rip the entire thing out (as he has it now) I think it's horrible. I guess beauty and functionality is all in the eyes of the beholder and the kitchen owner.

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  • Amber

    I thought the same thing - oh look before pictures. The place is SO crowded. Closed cabinets are NEEDED in this kitchen. I appreciate "atnique" furniture and design but this is a kitchen just crying for an identity.

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  • CeeC

    That is the AFTER pixs?
    oh my gosh 8,000 for open shelves all that does
    is open your place up for grease added to the dust.
    He will be washing his plates every day or they will
    be coated with grim in no time.

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  • peggyt1243

    Too much clutter! Get ride of 80% of the stuff and buy some cabinet doors.

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  • Charles

    Hey Guys,
    I was excited when I saw the last name of Patrick since it is the same as mine! The dolls in the tea cup on the right? Does anyone know anything about them, because I have one that was my grandmother's and I've always wanted to know more about it. If you have any info to share ? Great job guys, enjoy your new kitchen!!

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  • dixie

    Q.P. (how pronounced) spelled, maybe Cupee. Easily found in any vintage junk shop. I have seen better example of "found" or flea market finds adding to an interior. Where did the 8 grand go? I wouldn 't let him near my Shop's windows with a 10 foot pole! Those plates are gonna crash one day. & say bye bye to your .25c plate collection.

  • Angel

    HORRIBLE! And I'm not descriminating like most on here cause its two gay guys. I surpass that and more mature than that but this decor is just not worth mentioning!

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  • cjk

    I also thought these were the before pictures. Too much clutter and not enough storage. I'm also not crazy about the green paint in the dining room. But, I guess as long as they like it that's all that matters. I could have done a lot more with eight thousand dollars.

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  • Angel

    This was only mentioned cause it has Ikea products in the kitchen! Useless cheap junk. It's only famous cause of the hype, not the products!

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  • Linda

    Hideous!! But, I must say the kitchen isn't as bad as the horrid green wallpaper in the dining area.

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  • Hpac721

    get rid of all that crap pack rat, no one need that many dishes!!!

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  • dale

    Would have been way more effective an article with 'before' pictures... Maybe it was an improvement. Can't say I like the 'color saturated' wall in the dining room.... I actually thought someone trashed the room... but that's probably just me.

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  • Dorothy

    I agree with most of the comments... I was waiting for the after pictures. It's much too busy and honestly seems to have an unbalance that would make my equilibrium go berserk!! Like you say, to each his own, but for 8 grand... YOWSA!! I did think the kitties looked awfully cute ;-)

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  • Sami

    Jeez, what a dump! And that UGLY green is horrible!

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  • Adele H.

    So where are the "new" photos???? Of the new kitchen??? Man--if I had THAT kitchen, I'd want to remodel it too. heh heh heh (waste of 8 grand if you ask me)

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  • Marilyn

    And another stereotype shot to you-know-where!!! Not all gay men have taste! Like most of the other posters, I was looking for the "after" photos--then realized that these were them! Wow. Not good.

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  • Julia

    I'd be concerned about damage in earthquakes, since we're prone to them all over the west coast.

    Love the picture of Milo on the lap - what a cute cat.

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  • E

    No wonder it takes him four hours kitchen work. He spends it dusting crap and washing dishes.

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