CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

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Craftsman Kitchen Makeover for Empty Nesters

Our clients had reached a stage where they could invest in their home to make it work for them, rather than working around its shortcomings. They contacted Custom Craft and we worked with them to transform their dated and dark kitchen into a bright, beautiful and functional space for meal preparation and entertaining.

Project Year: 2016

Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000

Country: United States

Zip Code: 19001

With their kids grown and no longer living in the house, our clients wanted to transform their kitchen into the ideal space for meal preparation, entertaining, and for showcasing their collection of green Depression era glassware. They also wanted to upgrade their appliances, and take advantage of...

Clean lines and elegant finishes are the hallmarks of this Craftsman kitchen

This peninsula island is topped with Blue Butterfly granite. It features an overhang which serves as a wonderful place to eat a quick meal, and does double duty as a serving area when the homeowners entertain guests.

Peninsula island provides space for seating or serving

The stainless steel appliance compliments the clean aesthetic of the craftsman style.

Stainless steel appliances

To display their collection of glassware, we built our clients this handsome hutch. The glass in the cabinet doors is a manufactured antique-style. We installed lighting in the interior of the cabinets to display the green glassware to its greatest advantage. The cabinets were painted slate blue,...

Custom built hutch showcases glassware

Our clients wanted a beverage station where they could prepare their daily coffee or serve a glass of wine away from the main food prep area. We placed the station within easy reach of the refrigerator. On the counter, we used the same Blue Butterfly granite, as well as the same Crema Marfil tile...

Beverage station is ideal spot for morning coffee

This double drawer dishwasher by Fisher & Paykel offers energy efficiency and convenience. Each drawer operates separately, and uses just 2 gallons of water on average per load.

Fisher & Paykel double drawer dishwasher

Behind the cooktop, we created this niche as a repository for decorative bottles, or storing frequently used condiments like olive oil, salt, and pepper. More than just a functional storage shelf, the niche is an attractive focal point in the kitchen. The hood above was another custom element we...

Gas cooktop with niche for decorative accents

These cherry cabinets have a brandy stain and are in the Shaker style. The countertops are blue butterfly granite. On the backsplash we used a lovely neutral crema marfil tile in the subway tile pattern.

Shaker style cabinets in cherry with a brandy stain

Our clients often host family gatherings and dinner parties, but had long struggled with seating arrangements. Although their dining room table could be expanded, the doorway into the adjacent room was too narrow. Now with the expanded opening between rooms, they can extend the table fully, and...

Dining room entry was widened for entertaining

In this before photo you can see how narrow the opening was between the family room and dining room. By widening that opening, our clients are now able to expand their dining room table all the way to accommodate larger groups when entertaining.

Entry to dining room prior to renovation

Dark and dated looking, this kitchen was in serious need of a makeover.

Dark and dated kitchen prior to renovation

Prior to the renovation, the counters of the kitchen were constantly cluttered because there was simply no space to store anything in the cabinets. Adding to the dysfunction, the wine cubbies are up high above the microwave and out of easy reach.

Cluttered counters prior to renovation

Not only were the finishes dated, but the space lacked storage. By utilizing the area formerly occupied by this table and chairs, we were able to create a handsome, custom built hutch for storing kitchen items and displaying our clients collection of green Depression glass.

This dated kitchen lacked storage space

Kitchen sink prior to renovation

Kitchen flooring prior to renovation

Kitchen window prior to renovation