When designing this kitchen the homeowners wanted to set themselves apart from the typical layout that is so often seen in neighboring houses, with the same floorplan. Since the original kitchen dated back to 1985, it was long overdue for a face lift. These homeowners wanted to deviate from the cookie-cutter Shaker style kitchen you so often see and put their personal touches into the new kitchen.
Some of the design elements are as follows:
- Borrowing several feet of space from the oversized office to make a large laundry/mudroom off of the garage. The mudroom now has a large wall full of custom built-in storage lockers for each family member, painted in a bright royal blue. There is even enough room for an island, with built-in laundry hampers!
- Eliminating wasted space in the existing kitchen, such as the small island and desk area.
- Removing the walls between the existing kitchen and dining room. Built-in storage and shelving was installed on either side to create division between the two spaces, yet create unity.
- Using double thick grey Caesarstone countertops that reflect light with flecks of sparkle.
- Navy backsplash with light grey grout to make a statement.
- Enlarging the pass-through and walkway to the main family room, as well as the original dining room; this formed a more open concept.
- Pulling base cabinets forward 3” to create a shelf at back of countertop for decorative items and cooking essentials.
- New custom kitchen table with built-in banquet seating.
- Large peninsula that allowed for several industrial bar stools.
- Industrialized light fixtures over the kitchen table and mudroom island.
Between the white and navy color scheme and the industrial touches the space transformed into a much more up to date space for the family to enjoy. The homeowner’s clear vision for the new kitchen and adjoining rooms helped quickly shape this renovation into reality.