A Touch of Warmth
Title A Touch of Warmth
Room Kitchen
Designer Kristin Rutkowski
Description
Project Scope & Objectives
This client purchased their home 100% for the small and quiet neighborhood and the home layout, which backs up to a lake. The previous owner made some questionable décor choices when it came to tile and backsplash specifically, and the clients moved in with the intention of changing nearly everything to make it their own. Prior to the kitchen remodel, they chose a beautiful oak floor for most of the house, and the plan was to design a comfortable and functional kitchen that coordinated with it. They had a large, obtrusive soffit that they humorously named “the pizza oven”. It served no purpose, and they wanted to remove it for to have a more contemporary look. They also wanted a more streamlined, functional island.
Challenges & Solutions
Thankfully, there were no crazy challenges as the client was open to my suggestions and the “pizza oven” was easy to remove. There was also an odd knee wall that we took out next to the refrigerator to open the space more. The major challenge was wait time on appliances as we moved from non-pandemic to pandemic.
The Results
The result is a light and open space the clients will enjoy for many years. Some fun notes about the project: we added a light in the pantry that comes on when they open the door, so they are not searching in the dark for the light. We also installed two different backsplashes, by the cooktop and the wine area, to differentiate the two spaces, while still having a cohesive design.
Specifications Brand, Style, Color
Cabinets Omega Perimeter: Renner, maple, pearl paint; Island: Renner Oak Desert Stain with Onyx Glaze
Countertops Cambria Brittanica Gold
Tile/Backsplash Realstone Systems, Tempered Collection col: snowdrift, Wine Area: Original Style., Lafayette Pearl mosaic Floors: by client
Appliances Bosch, Wine Fridge: Sub Zero
Fixtures Delta
Room Kitchen
Designer Kristin Rutkowski
Description
Project Scope & Objectives
This client purchased their home 100% for the small and quiet neighborhood and the home layout, which backs up to a lake. The previous owner made some questionable décor choices when it came to tile and backsplash specifically, and the clients moved in with the intention of changing nearly everything to make it their own. Prior to the kitchen remodel, they chose a beautiful oak floor for most of the house, and the plan was to design a comfortable and functional kitchen that coordinated with it. They had a large, obtrusive soffit that they humorously named “the pizza oven”. It served no purpose, and they wanted to remove it for to have a more contemporary look. They also wanted a more streamlined, functional island.
Challenges & Solutions
Thankfully, there were no crazy challenges as the client was open to my suggestions and the “pizza oven” was easy to remove. There was also an odd knee wall that we took out next to the refrigerator to open the space more. The major challenge was wait time on appliances as we moved from non-pandemic to pandemic.
The Results
The result is a light and open space the clients will enjoy for many years. Some fun notes about the project: we added a light in the pantry that comes on when they open the door, so they are not searching in the dark for the light. We also installed two different backsplashes, by the cooktop and the wine area, to differentiate the two spaces, while still having a cohesive design.
Specifications Brand, Style, Color
Cabinets Omega Perimeter: Renner, maple, pearl paint; Island: Renner Oak Desert Stain with Onyx Glaze
Countertops Cambria Brittanica Gold
Tile/Backsplash Realstone Systems, Tempered Collection col: snowdrift, Wine Area: Original Style., Lafayette Pearl mosaic Floors: by client
Appliances Bosch, Wine Fridge: Sub Zero
Fixtures Delta
Project Year: 2020
Country: United States
Zip Code: 34786
