A Designer
Kitchen For Half The Cost?

Ready to view
some fantastic "Before and After" photos? Well, you got it because
this is one of our favorite Kitchen Magic transformations yet.

These
Skillman, NJ homeowners were tired of their builder's grade, shaker-style
cabinets. The banks of darker-stained cabinetry made the kitchen feel small and
closed off. The effect was lackluster and in no way complimented the rest of
the home's sophisticated decór.

Enter our
Kitchen Magic design consultant and the homeowner's personal Interior Designer,
Nicole Lorber. Together, we decided to:

• Reface
  the existing cabinets to save more than 50% of the homeowner's
  cabinet budget planned for new cabinets. This made it possible for
  homeowners to spend the extra funds on other, luxurious remodeling
  accents.
• Lighten and brighten the
  cabinets for a more spacious and open feel.
• Use Vintage Raised panel
  style doors for a more traditional look.
• Maximize storage and
  functionality, including pull-out shelving, trash roll-outs and lazy Susan
  corner storage.

Great Design and the Right Accents Create
Attractive Focal Points

Part of what
makes this kitchen so great are all the "just right" design details
and accents. For example:

Just add glaze

The owners
selected Frosty White cabinetry to create the lighter ambiance they were going
for. The raised details on the Vintage Raised doors are perfect for trapping
glaze, so we finished them with a Coffee Glaze to warm things up a bit - it's a
look that continues to trend.

Create an eye catching backsplash

www.kitchenmagic.com/kitchen-countertops/backsplash

These owners wanted a backsplash that pops a bit. The white subway tile background is
accented with a geometric, diamond pattern in a rich brown, pulled from the
darkest shades in the countertop and also complimenting the Coffee Glaze of the
cabinetry. The pattern is contemporary but has a timeless quality that will
keep it relevant for decades. What other countertop options do I have? www.kitchenmagic.com/kitchen-countertops

Design your own hood

The hood is
such a functional kitchen piece, but it can also be an artistic one when
designed well. We got rid of the existing, plain Jane stainless steel hood and
our in-house team got to work designing one especially for this Skillman, NJ
kitchen remodel. We embellished the hood with appliques and moldings that add interest and tie into
the cabinet design. Finally, we painted the hard maple wood the same Frosty
White with a Coffee Glaze finish.

The hood
pairs with cabinetry, offering complexity of color and texture, without going
overboard.

Through the looking glass

If we had to choose
a pièce de résistance, it would have to be the show place we created to display
the homeowner’s collected treasures. What a difference it makes when you choose
glass cabinet door inserts rather than solid ones. It breaks up the monotony of
wall-to-wall cabinets, adds visual space and allows you to bring color and/or
pattern into the design mix via some beautiful dishware or unique collections.

Ready for an upscale
kitchen transformation of your own? We can't wait to get to work on it. The free consultation is well worth a homeowner's time to learn their options that will match up with their budget. Begin planning ‘your kitchen’s possibilities’

AFTER KITCHEN

AFTER KITCHEN

AFTER KITCHEN