Gretchen Lyons

Home Improvement Professionals , Kitchen & Bathroom Designers , Universal Design
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Gretchen Lyons
14 Reviews

Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen

This kitchen is in the foothills of Evergreen, CO. The clients have a wonderful sense of style that incorporates mountain living with sophisticated elements. We used a combination of framed and frameless cabinets to create a unique space perfect for their needs.
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 80439
This kitchen was designed to have a rustic elegance. We used two cabinet types and two different cabinet colors in combination to achieve the right design.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Storage is not a problem in this kitchen.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
This area was added to serve as a butler's pantry for the adjacent dining room. It also serves as a display area for the homeowners Grandmother's dish collection.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Varying the cabinet heights adds visual interest to a long wall.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Lots of pantry storage in this kitchen.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
36" professional GE Monogram Range.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Multiple layers of detail add to the traditional feel of this design.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We used a composite granite sink by Blanco here.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We used two layers of crown molding to achieve this look.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
6 cm granite was used on the island only. The parabolic edge is another subtle traditional element.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
These handles will wear over time and the finish will change adding to the "mountain" feel of this home.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
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Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
A herringbone detail was added to the tile only at the range. We used a slightly crackled finish on the subway tiles.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
The homeowner works from home so we added a desk feature for her. The storage in this area is incredible but concealed.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Simple wine storage.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We used a two drawer cabinet with a hidden drawer for silverware storage. We also used a peg system to make the most use of this drawer. Dishes are easily stored here without worry of shifting.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We used a two drawer cabinet with a hidden drawer for silverware storage. We also used a peg system to make the most use of this drawer. Dishes are easily stored here without worry of shifting.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Peg drawer storage system.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We used a two drawer cabinet with a hidden drawer for silverware storage. We also used a peg system to make the most use of this drawer. Dishes are easily stored here without worry of shifting.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Trash and recycling hidden in a most convenient place.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Hidden trash and recycling.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We used a two drawer cabinet with a hidden drawer for silverware storage. We also used a peg system to make the most use of this drawer. Dishes are easily stored here without worry of shifting.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
A hidden knife block allows the counters to stay clutter free. There is a lot of storage in this pullout.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
A hidden knife block allows the counters to stay clutter free. There is a lot of storage in this pullout.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
A hidden knife block allows the counters to stay clutter free. There is a lot of storage in this pullout.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Another way to store trays and cutting boards.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Tray storage.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Utilizing storage options for a better use of space.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Tray storage in a cabinet that sometimes remains empty.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
The bonnet hood adds a traditional element to the overall design.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
The glazing on the cabinets highlights the cabinet door details.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Roll outs make this essential pantry storage easily accessible for anyone.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
We re-purposed the granite from the original kitchen into the laundry room during the kitchen/laundry remodel.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
The cabinets in the laundry room are a simpler less expensive version of the kitchen cabinets.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
ELIZABETH BETTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
The addition of this simple little bench makes this laundry room a functional mud room.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
The rustic elements all add to the mountain feel of this home.
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen
Recycled granite
Sophisticated Mountain Kitchen