Casual Elegance
Kitchen Remodel
Grand Kitchen
This unique multi-level home was built in 1988. The kitchen had been updated in 2009 using a basic layout provided by a big-box store, which suited the homeowners just fine at the time.
But now that they were empty nesters and frequently entertained their growing family, the clients came to us wanting to upgrade their kitchen again—this time in grand fashion.
They envisioned a show-stopping kitchen, complete with gourmet appliances, a more efficient work triangle, seating for at least four, and a designated space for serving beverages. They also felt their existing kitchen was too dark and wanted to move away from the all-gray color scheme.
The space was essentially one large rectangular room combining the kitchen and dining area. There was no need to alter the footprint—just a need to make better use of it. The designer presented a layout with stunning details that improved appliance placement, workflow, entertainment space, and seating.
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The refrigerator was relocated to the left side of the back kitchen wall, flanked by two tall pantries with rollout shelves. The gas range with double ovens was centered on this wall, with a magnificent wood hood above it as the kitchen’s crowning jewel. A drawer microwave was placed in a base cabinet to the right of the range, with a pocket-door appliance garage above for multiple small appliances. The sink was moved to the grand center island, with the dishwasher positioned to the right to prevent interference with the refrigerator and range doors. Beautiful custom end panels were designed to finish both ends of the island and the seating area.
A dry bar was added to the dining room, featuring an under-counter beverage refrigerator and ample counter space for buffet-style entertaining. Lighting was vastly improved with the addition of several LED recessed cans in both the kitchen and dining areas, along with open pendants over the island and dining table that reflect light in all directions. Task lighting was installed under the upper cabinets on the range wall. A decorative sconce highlights open shelving at the hutch, with integrated LED task lighting on the lower shelf.
Cabinetry was selected in two finishes: a warm white paint with an antique brushed brown glaze for the upper and tall cabinets, and a dark brown stained cherry for the base cabinets. Warm white quartz countertops with chocolate veining were chosen for low maintenance. The tired hickory flooring was replaced with a vibrant LVP featuring both warm and cool tones to complement the existing gray tile in the adjacent hallway. The space was completed with champagne gold plumbing fixtures, lighting, and cabinet hardware.