A youthful family of five felt that their home’s kitchen was too stuffy and dated to fit their energetic vibe. We helped them create a fresh new kitchen and other additions to their home so that they could enjoy it comfortably.
Before
The owners were very unsatisfied with the original kitchen, which was covered floor to ceiling with old oak cabinets. The muddled tone of the brown granite countertops and the floor tiles combined with the oak to make a look that was trendy only a decade or two ago. There were also no casual seating options, meaning that the family had to sit down at the formal dining table every time they ate – not an ideal option with multiple young children.
Restructuring
After learning how affordable our complete renovation packages were, the owners decided to go for a full kitchen remodel rather than just refacing the old cabinets. Our architects and interior designers worked with them to plan a whole new look and layout.
After the team decided on a U-shaped layout, they began building new custom cabinets. The craftsmen used paint-grade maple and finished the cabinets in a creamy white Swiss Coffee tone. In addition, Shaker-style doors and seeded glass panels add character while keeping the design clean and timeless. We painted the interiors of the cabinets to match so that the fresh, clean style was consistent. Layered crown molding gave the cabinets a classic, polished look.
To achieve a transitional look, the team selected shiny stainless steel handles and knobs. As a result, the hardware matches the new appliances, light fixtures, and aluminum chairs. In addition, the coordinated finishes tie together the long center island and surrounding space. The island serves as a much-needed casual dining spot, as does the new built-in bench at the breakfast nook.
The design includes a full-height tile backsplash across most of the kitchen walls to add depth and dimension. As a result, the monochrome color palette feels balanced and never too simplistic. In addition, the team installed 1½-inch straight-edge Panel Quartz countertops in a snowy Venatino polished finish, which enhance the space with a clean and refined look. Johnson Hardwood floors from the English Pub collection in Maple Handcrafted Stout provide a warm-toned base to add further visual interest.
Appliances
In keeping with the new transitional style, the owners chose all stainless steel appliances. On the left side, a U-Line Wine Captain Cooler sits neatly at the end of the cabinetry. Moving to the right, a GE Profile Series 1 cu. ft. countertop microwave mounts within the upper cabinet structure. In addition, a KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator fits flush with the surrounding cabinets for a seamless look. Next to it, KitchenAid 30-inch electric built-in single and double ovens complete the cooking wall with both function and style. At the back of the kitchen, we installed a Windster RA-77 Wall Hood to provide ventilation for the range top beneath it.
Living Room & Entertainment Center
Bulky oak cabinets originally dominated the living room as a large, built-in entertainment center. As a result, the heavy design overwhelmed the space and limited its visual openness. We completely renovated this piece, creating a much more streamlined piece of storage that could display their TV with minimal distraction. The new entertainment center has the same white Swiss Coffee finish as the kitchen cabinetry.
Stairs
The old stairs had a dated look: 90’s style carpet, white balusters, and golden oak trim. To get a more modern look, we went with a black and white color scheme. The carpet was removed, and both the stairs and trim were painted black. The balusters were left a crisp, clean white.
