Copper Cabinets Meet Stone and Steel in a Bold Kitchen Statement
Inside this renovated historic loft in Montreal’s Old Port, the kitchen takes center stage with custom copper cabinetry by Cuisines Illo. The warm, matte metal surfaces bring a refined industrial edge that contrasts beautifully with the rough-hewn stone wall backdrop. These natural textures are central to the kitchen’s identity, grounding the modern materials in a space rich with architectural history.
A brushed stainless steel countertop adds sleek contrast and durability, while the oversized copper island anchors the room visually and functionally. On one side, original wood columns and raw masonry emphasize the loft’s heritage, while on the other, minimal white cabinets introduce visual clarity and modern convenience, housing built-in appliances and storage.
Together, the copper fronts, white cabinetry, and exposed stone form a balanced composition, elegant and raw. The design doesn’t just preserve the building’s history; it enhances it through material dialogue and thoughtful layout.
Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard