Transitional Kitchen with wall removal
The kitchen in this home was very small and, along with the dining room, closed off from the rest of the house. There was a false fireplace that faced a split level great room (the result of a previous remodel). Our renovation included the removal of a wall between the former kitchen and dining room, as well as opening the wall shared with the family room, leaving a peninsula to define the separate spaces and lots of natural light beaming through the new great room, kitchen and dining area. To maintain a transitional style that feels both modern yet grounded with the older characteristics of the home, we selected painted white shaker style cabinets as the foundation for the kitchen design scheme. The backpainted glass subway tiles offer a twist on the classic backsplash design with a sleeker material. The dark perimeter Cambria countertops offer contrast, while the swirling peninsula top offers a dramatic focal point. We used a more modern farmhouse sink with contemporary faucetry to keep i line the transitional styling. Brushed nickel finished on the cabinet hardware and faucet blend well with the stainless steel finish of the appliances. We also installed new wood flooring in the kitchen and upper living room that is tied into the original hardwood floors, refinished together for a seamless transition and continuous floor height throughout.