Sophisticated Simplicity
Small Kitchens 142 sq.ft.
This retired couple came to us after purchasing a 1990 twin home in their efforts to downsize in their retirement. Their goal was to take this tired, builder-grade kitchen and turn it into the dazzling centerpiece of their new home.
The clients list of must-haves included a tiled backsplash that made a statement, space for a TV, state of the art appliances to include a properly vented hood, changing the range from electric to gas and a full-sized French door refrigerator. They wanted as much additional storage as possible to create an uncluttered and efficient kitchen. They also requested materials and products that required little to no maintenance. And lastly, the LVP flooring was new to the space, so they wanted to keep that.
Due to the town home’s structure and the clients budget constraints, we were unable to make any structural changes, including the dated soits. The designer’s unique approach was to keep the layout very close to the original to save the flooring, but incorporate the soffits into the final design while still providing the much-needed additional storage. A new full height upper cabinet with counter level appliance garage was fit to the ceiling to the left of one side of the soit, and part of the cabinetry on the opposite wall was fit to the ceiling in front of the soit. A new properly vented 300CFM range hood was installed over the new gas range. The new pantry included a built-in microwave with lots of storage above and below. A custom cabinet was installed above the new full-sized refrigerator to house the television. Under cabinet lighting was added to the cabinetry and open shelves to improve the task lighting in the space.
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The cabinetry finishes were selected in a combination of a TFL textured melamine for the uppers and a durable painted finish for the bases. The sophisticated flush doors and drawer fronts on the cabinetry gave the space a simplistic elegance and the ease of care the homeowners were looking for. Sequoia granite countertops were selected that complemented the gray and blue-green hues from the cabinetry. The 1x1 mosaic tile was selected to achieve a custom wavy layout that gave the space a whimsical flair.