The 1989 home was in need of refreshing in the kitchen and laundry/back entry. The range with wood hood moved from the island and separate oven and steam oven was added, leaving a long island free of appliances. The messy desk became a dry bar/stand up desk combo with a beverage center.

The homeowners chose Crystal Cabinets in a white traditional style, with a brown highlight for the perimeter. The island was changed to a rich brown walnut. The counter top is Cambria, with the dry bar in walnut wood and a large subway tile backsplash. Kitchen Aid and Wolf appliances were selected. The light maple millwork was all painted to white to match the cabinets, getting rid of the 80’s look.

The back entry/laundry room was a cluster of doors. Adding a pocket door from the kitchen to the back entry and taking out the walls between the rooms and closet bi-fold doors made all the difference in opening the space and adding much-needed storage.

The laundry room used gray wood grain laminate cabinets and marble-looking laminated counter tops. The washer and dryer remained on pedestals for a better work height. Pulling the upper cabinets forward to the front of the washer and dryer, we eliminated a height challenge, so now the homeowner can reach the laundry soap.