OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.

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OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
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Project, Toluca Lake - Work-Smart Kitchen Layout Before & After

A new layout transforms this California kitchen from an obstacle course to a smooth work zone.
Project Cost: $50,001 - $75,000
Country: United States
What's the most important feature of a kitchen? Ask this homeowner and she'll tell you a good layout. That's why we got together with her and created a new kitchen layout that naturally flows between work areas. To achieve this new space, they gutted the kitchen, changed all the cabinetry and...
New Plan
Before
Before, the homeowner would not have described her kitchen as user friendly. A large island broke up the room's work space and forced her to take extra steps when preparing a meal. The glass blocks along the base of the island dated the space and didn't match the rest of the kitchen's aesthetic.
Before: Major Foot Work
The homeowner's major task was to create a new work space that was functional and modern. Rather than remove the island, we revamped it by changing the island countertop to one height. Next, we moved the refrigerator from in front of the island to behind the island to give easier access when...
After: Island Grooves
This double-level island presented many problems when it came time to prepare a dish. The appliances were spread across the kitchen, with the island serving as a roadblock. Therefore, the homeowner wasted time and energy moving around the island and bringing stuff back and forth to the sink and...
Before: Double Trouble
Updating the cabinets, countertops, and backsplash was a key part of overhauling the kitchen. Stainless-steel upper cabinets team with the stainless-steel appliances to give the kitchen a modern look. Green and gray glass backsplash tiles play off the colors of the granite countertops throughout...
After: Top Design
The kitchen's original cabinets were the catalyst for this renovation. Pickled oak cabinets with a pinkish tint were too much. Also, the appliance garage was a waste of good counter space.
Before: Off Color
Office spaces in the kitchen are great for paying bills or giving kids a place to do homework while dinner's being prepared. We repeated the tile and cabinetry elements to connect the area to the rest of the kitchen. But, she also wanted to set it apart. The stepped-down counter and contemporary...
After: Hard At Work
While having a work area in the kitchen is a practical idea, having it take up half a wall is not. This area went from four upper cabinets and a shelf to a sleek ceiling-mount unit. Scaling down the desk area freed space for a slim countertop.
Before: Overworked
The breakfast nook and family room areas that flow from the kitchen share a similar look. Dark table legs match the base cabinets. Honey oak floors were lightened with a matte finish to contrast against the dark table legs.
After: Natural Flow
The breakfast area continues the theme of the kitchen with a dark wood table that matches the kitchen's cherrywood cabinets. A pendant light gives the area a contemporary feel.
After: Gathering Spot