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Sometimes you have to see the Before Picture!

I know some of you have seen the completion photos of the beautiful unique two story kitchen project, but i wanted to share some "Before " shots. The original kitchen had a low &'6" ceiling height and was terribly small and dark. So by removing an unused bedroom above and adding some structural columns we were able to create this unusal kitchen design and tie it into the bright feel of the rest of the home.

If you would like to see more of this project and many others go to www.interiortrend.com
or look them up on Renaissance Home Transformations at www.flicker.com.

Torry Manzo
Renaissance Kitchen and Home

Comments (30)

  • 13 years ago
    Wow wow wow......seriously in love....knock mr over with a feather.
  • 13 years ago
    Lovely, yes, but all those cooking smells going up to the second floor? Don't think this would be for me.
  • 13 years ago
    Waaay cool! And beautiful.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Great catch Houssaon,
    If you look in the photo at the top of the stairs we have installed a Glass door from the hallway specifically for that purpose. It's always cool to see how closely Everyone looks at look all the photographs and the details.

    Thanks for a great comment,

    Torry Manzo
    Renaissance Kitchen and Home
  • 13 years ago
    Gorgeous
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Love it and your expertise - this is phenomenal! Even though I am looking at it - I just cant believe it! Would like to visit - or tour!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Look me up if you're in my area and maybe we can make it happen!

    Torry Manzo
    Renaissance Kitchen and Home
  • 13 years ago
    Fascinating layout with the 2nd story overlook. Just curious, but what was the cook top island appointments before the renovation? Any before photos of the overall kitchen, ceiling, walls, etc to see what was before the break thru to the 2nd story?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Can't even tell it's the same kitchen! Straight out of the 70's...love the "after"...looks great!
  • 13 years ago
    This looks amazing! I have been trying to decide on backsplash tiles for my kitchen. My cabinets very similar, island in a darker cherry with JUPARANA FLORENZA BORDEAUX countertops. You just helped me decide, I will go with a cream color to blend with the cabinets so the counter tops pop! Stunning!
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful after. I would not be able to pay the electric bill to heat all that space.... wasted space to me, but if you like it and don't need to use the space it is great.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Congratulations on your fantastic renovation from drab to Fab!
    Marie Meko
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Wow, that is unique. Very fun, nice work Torry.
  • 13 years ago
    Οh my Gosh! This is ah-mazing! So classy!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Beautiful! I believe this is the first kitchen that I have seen that is truly in the center of the house. How much did this project run?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    This is a drastic transformation! From dark & green to bright & white! It's phenomenal--great work!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hello Clare White - Clockwise Design
    ,
    It's had for me to put a final figure on this project, there was alot of work done through out the entire structure of this home. If I had to estimate the final kitchen portion of the project I would say it was approximately $100K. It was an exteremely fun project to be a part of.

    Thanks for the compliment.


    Torry Manzo
    Renaissance Kitchen and Home
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hello llk1215,

    I have a few pictures I can share of the 2 story Kitchen project.
    The island configuration was a 30" cooktop and ice chest! Crazy Cool, they were way ahead of their time- Brady Bunch on Steriods.


    Torry Manzo
    Renaissance Kitchen and Home
  • 13 years ago
    I'm sure a beautifully designed kitchen like this would have perfect extractors fitted!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    That's correct Clair, The new remodeled kitchen had a direct vent to the exterior with a 1100cfm. exhaust fan built into the custom wood hood.

    Torry Manzo
    Renaissance Kitchen and Home
  • 13 years ago
    Incredible!
  • 13 years ago
    This is so cool and different. I like it a lot.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Well done! Very great transformation!

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Wow!! Love the cabinetry. Great work!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Very nice.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Wow, the transformation is amazing! Beautifully done!

  • 10 years ago
    I have to say unique just never seen a kitchen open to the entire second floor. Good job but hard for me to imagine having a kitchen like this.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    It's absolutely brilliant!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Love it!! Great job making your vision come to life!!

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