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Universal Design kitchen

12 years ago
The original design was awkward and difficult to access all the many storage cabinets but the new design is easy to access, easy to use and easy to keep clean.
It took a couple of months to work out the design details for this complex kitchen. The end goal was for clean, contemporary lines with lots of bells and whistles.
We succeeded with the new layout and special design elements that are hidden but easily accessible.
The best part about it is that most of the bells and whistles are hidden. We hear a lot of, "Ooooh, now that's cool!" and ""Wow, I've never seen that before."

Comments (18)

  • 12 years ago
    Radical revamp. Looks like a good design.
    User thanked apple_pie_order
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Well done!
    User thanked McCabe By Design LLC
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Complete new style.
    User thanked Dytecture
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    @bungalowmo - You are absolutely correct and make a very good point. The new kitchen has all the storage needed to put everything that was previously on the counters now inside a cabinet or drawer. Great observation!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I agree with the wow! The use of space is wonderful and they must love the big new island. I always tell my clients that waiting to get just the right design takes time and patience!
    User thanked Design Connection, Inc.
  • 12 years ago
    you don't often see people going from refrigerator magnets and faux plants over their whitewashed oak cabinets to THAT ... does the kitchen work with the owners other furnishings? is the home modern architecture?
    User thanked Brenda
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    @Brenda - Excellent point!
    The original kitchen was not the desire of the client so "yes" this is the design direction they wanted to go. They actually saw one of our previous projects and wanted "that." New furnishings are next.
    One thing about fridge magnets: they don't stick to most new stainless steel appliances! Very interesting.
    This home is indeed modern architecture, 1970s smooth concrete and aluminum doors/windows condo with an ocean view. The new flooring and paint color really brought out the existing architecture as well.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    It does work well with the rest of the house. For me...my place isn't quite that "clean" looking. Mine looks more...lived in, I guess. I don't see any real personal items in there anywhere... :0(

    Lets revisit in a year...they'll have stuff in the kitchen again! hehe Just like the rest of us!
  • 12 years ago
    Love the color! What are the 2 circles on the island, behind the cooktop? Are they new kinds of downdraft vents?
    User thanked reggiesmall
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The two circles in the island are....pop-up outlets!

    They are so cool, and functional. They are rated for kitchen use and tied to a GFI.

    Here's photos of "down" and "up":
  • 12 years ago
    Oohhh! That is cool. I've got to keep that it mind. I hate to ask but where is the cooktop vent? Is it built in and I just can't see it?
    User thanked reggiesmall
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You just can't see it : )
    There is a ceiling fan 9.5'H and this is an open room with cross-ventilation, three sliding doors to the lanai and a window.
  • 11 years ago
    If the person needs to be able to pull up to the sink, dont you also need to pull up to the cook top/island? Are the pop-up outlets reachable from a seated position?
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @catleeng -Yes, the cooktop access is similar to the sink access. Here is a photo from another view. The pop-up outlets are easily reached from a seated position from three sides of the island.
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks for the additional info and photos
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Can't even tell that it's the same kitchen. You really put a lot of work into this. Nice job.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Love the cabinet colour, well done !