Medford Design-Build

Home Improvement Professionals , Design-Build Firms , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Medford Design-Build
27 Reviews

A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover

Our recent clients came to us wanting a more modern, streamlined look and improved functionality in the galley kitchen of their 1970s ranch home.
Project Year: 2017
Project Cost: $25,001 - $50,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 76028
Before
In this kitchen, the peninsula was intended to provide usable counter space and additional storage space with both upper and lower cabinets. While this might sound good in theory, you can see in the before photos that this clunky peninsula really crowds the kitchen and also obstructs the line of...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
Before
Adding to the claustrophobic feel of this kitchen was the soffitted ceiling that brought the wall height down to 7 feet. This is another trend often seen in homes of the 70s era – the lowered ceilings were intended to eliminate the space above the cabinets and allow for a recessed fluorescent light...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
Before
Our clients also hated that theie kitchen was not large enough to host guests and isolated the cook during get-togethers. They wanted to open up the wall separating the kitchen from the den, allowing the cook to mingle with guests and view the TV while preparing meals. Cutting a pass-through in the...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
Before
On the reverse side of the kitchen is a large double window behind the sink. This beautiful window was blocked by the upper cabinets above the peninsula, knocking out valuable natural light and obstructing the view of the backyard and breakfast area.
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
(Floor Plan Before) After consulting with our clients and discussing their vision for their remodeled kitchen, our design team got to work creating floor plans and renderings to help the clients visualize the transformation.
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
(Floor Plan After) After consulting with our clients and discussing their vision for their remodeled kitchen, our design team got to work creating floor plans and renderings to help the clients visualize the transformation.
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The floor plans and 3-D renderings show the updated kitchen with the peninsula, upper cabinets, and lowered ceiling soffits removed. We also relocated the fridge to the opposite corner, cut a large pass through in the wall behind the new range oven and hood, closed in the laundry room at the end of...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The floor plans and 3-D renderings show the updated kitchen with the peninsula, upper cabinets, and lowered ceiling soffits removed. We also relocated the fridge to the opposite corner, cut a large pass through in the wall behind the new range oven and hood, closed in the laundry room at the end of...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The floor plans and 3-D renderings show the updated kitchen with the peninsula, upper cabinets, and lowered ceiling soffits removed. We also relocated the fridge to the opposite corner, cut a large pass through in the wall behind the new range oven and hood, closed in the laundry room at the end of...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The floor plans and 3-D renderings show the updated kitchen with the peninsula, upper cabinets, and lowered ceiling soffits removed. We also relocated the fridge to the opposite corner, cut a large pass through in the wall behind the new range oven and hood, closed in the laundry room at the end of...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The floor plans and 3-D renderings show the updated kitchen with the peninsula, upper cabinets, and lowered ceiling soffits removed. We also relocated the fridge to the opposite corner, cut a large pass through in the wall behind the new range oven and hood, closed in the laundry room at the end of...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The finished remodel is open and modern – a striking difference from the original kitchen! As you can see, the large window behind the sink is no longer blocked by the upper cabinets and low ceiling, providing a great view of the backyard from the kitchen and breakfast area. Our talented interior...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The vinyl wood plank flooring matches well with the Caesarstone counters the clients selected and creates a sense of flow to the back of the room. Strategically placed can lights create a shadow-less environment, ideal for safe cooking and meal prep.
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The wall between the kitchen and pantry was shortened, adding to the open feel of the space and creating a flush line for the new refrigerator in the corner. Relocating the fridge to this corner got it out of the main walkway from the breakfast area, allowing traffic to flow better and creating a...
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
Final Photo Edits by Todd Ramsey, Impressia
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover
The completed kitchen is beautiful, spacious and user-friendly—exactly what the clients wanted!
A Closed-off 1970s Kitchen Gets a Streamlined Makeover