Contemporary Farmhouse
As with most homes, the core of this house is the kitchen. As cooks and entertainers, the client wanted this to be a welcoming and comfortable place to congregate and prepare meals. Just adjacent is a charming patio area so they wanted to make sure we took advantage of that connection for “indoor/outdoor” living and the client had already chosen windows painted black for contrast and to enjoy the view of their yard.
When the project started, the challenge was that the original kitchen was very segmented and had odd shapes from the walls of adjacent rooms. The initial thought of trying to contain the new design in the existing space was quickly eliminated when the opportunity to add onto the space for a full addition became feasible. Even with the addition, it remained a small space. The client wanted a center island so we incorporated one that included a microwave drawer to keep the counters clear. The island allowed for some casual seating and the client wanted to “try on the house” to decide if they wanted to add built in seating for a breakfast table later.
In keeping with their “modern traditional” aesthetic, they wanted the kitchen to have an updated farmhouse look. Shaker cabinetry is fitted with traditional bin pulls and finished in clean white paint. Glass panels in the upper cabinets were installed for display and allow the space to feel more open. In the original design, a coffered ceiling was a concept, giving dimension to the existing low flat ceiling. Instead, the tongue and groove ceiling is vaulted and features painted white beams, emphasizing the height of the space to make it feel spacious.
High end appliances were used and the hood fan was covered with millwork to make the room feel larger. One highlight is gray porcelain tile that looks like wood that was used in a herringbone pattern for its durability and warmth.
Since the completion of the project, the family has the addition of a new son. The layout worked out well for its functional layout and perforation of meals for outdoor dining when the grandparents come to visit. Not only are they complimented on how much larger the room feels now, but on how timeless the design feels.
When the project started, the challenge was that the original kitchen was very segmented and had odd shapes from the walls of adjacent rooms. The initial thought of trying to contain the new design in the existing space was quickly eliminated when the opportunity to add onto the space for a full addition became feasible. Even with the addition, it remained a small space. The client wanted a center island so we incorporated one that included a microwave drawer to keep the counters clear. The island allowed for some casual seating and the client wanted to “try on the house” to decide if they wanted to add built in seating for a breakfast table later.
In keeping with their “modern traditional” aesthetic, they wanted the kitchen to have an updated farmhouse look. Shaker cabinetry is fitted with traditional bin pulls and finished in clean white paint. Glass panels in the upper cabinets were installed for display and allow the space to feel more open. In the original design, a coffered ceiling was a concept, giving dimension to the existing low flat ceiling. Instead, the tongue and groove ceiling is vaulted and features painted white beams, emphasizing the height of the space to make it feel spacious.
High end appliances were used and the hood fan was covered with millwork to make the room feel larger. One highlight is gray porcelain tile that looks like wood that was used in a herringbone pattern for its durability and warmth.
Since the completion of the project, the family has the addition of a new son. The layout worked out well for its functional layout and perforation of meals for outdoor dining when the grandparents come to visit. Not only are they complimented on how much larger the room feels now, but on how timeless the design feels.
Country: United States
