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Meadowlark Design+Build
46 Reviews

That '70s House

This 1970’s home had all of the classic features from that time period, including green wall-to-wall carpeting, dark kitchen cabinets, burnt-orange kitchen tiles and a dropped kitchen ceiling with fluorescent lights. The home’s layout was choppy, with a family room that was fully closed off from the kitchen. The outdoor patio could only be reached via an exterior door off of the family room. And the kitchen’s overhead cabinet layout effectively blocked all views into the eating area.

Working with Meadowlark, the homeowners developed a plan for renovating the home’s first floor to better meet their family’s needs. Without making major changes to the footprint, Meadowlark’s design-build team has transformed this space into a 21st-century home.

Photography by Sean Carter
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $150,001 - $200,000
Country: United States
What was once a closed-in, dark and inefficient kitchen, this space has been transformed without adding a single square inch. A clever redesign of this kitchen allows this family to entertain and take advantage of a beautiful outdoor patio area and surrounding wooded yard.
That '70s House
This custom walnut butcher block breakfast bar allows family and guest to easily interact with cooks in the family. This kitchen was part of a first floor remodel designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan,
That '70s House
Stealing some square footage from the adjacent living room allowed us to add in a walk-in pantry for much-needed storage space. Two sliding glass doors bring in ample light and allow easy access to the back patio and large back yard.
That '70s House
Honed and variegated soapstone provide a stunning contrast to the light cabinetry and the custom walnut butcher-block breakfast bar. This is part of a first floor renovation designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build.
That '70s House
Multi-level drawer inserts are used to organize flatware and miscellaneous kitchen tools. The top insert easily slides to provide access to the lower divider. These drawers are part of a first floor remodel that was designed and constructed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan
That '70s House
Varigated soapstone counters were used along with granite tile backsplash to make a beautiful complement to the light cabinets and the warm hardwood flooring in this first floor remodel.
That '70s House
A galley kitchen and a breakfast bar that spans the entire length of the island creates the perfect kitchen space for entertaining both family and friends. This galley kitchen is part of a first floor renovation done by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
To create this much-needed walk in pantry space, a small square footage was taken from the adjoining living room space. The living room was oversized and underused so the space was not missed. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
Our designers stole a few square feet from the adjoining oversized family room to create a drop zone for the family as they enter the kitchen. This provides the perfect solution to storing keys, electronics, kids doodads and school papers. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by...
That '70s House
This "drop zone" provides the perfect place to store day-to-day necessities like keys, electronics and kids school papers. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
Custom storage cubbies manage all of the families day-to-day comings and goings. A slate tile floor is the perfect combination to tie in the white cabinetry and the wood bench. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
A powder room off of the back entry of the home is a must for a growing family. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
A powder room off of the back entry of the home is a must for a growing family. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
The dining room space opens into the formal living room. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
To create this much-needed walk in pantry space, a small square footage was taken from the adjoining living room space. The living room was oversized and underused so the space was not missed. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
Utilizing space from a disproportionately large living room allowed the designers to create a unique hall bookcase using the clients leaded glass doors that were family heirlooms. This short hallway provides a transition from the entry into the living room. To create this much-needed walk in...
That '70s House
granite mosaic tile was used for the kitchen backsplash. Honed soapstone was used for the counters in this kitchen renovation. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
The golden oak fireplace surround that was original to this circa 1970's home was updated with a simple paint selection that complemented both the wall color and the color of the existing marble fireplace surround. This is part of a first floor renovation completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in...
That '70s House
Adding two Marvin sliding glass doors to this kitchen creates an easy transition to the back patio and yard and loads of natural daylight. This is part of a first floor remodel completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
Before
Kitchen before the complete redesign completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
That '70s House
Before
Where were you in 1972? Perhaps in this kitchen? This is the kitchen before the remodel.
That '70s House
Before
A classic 1970's kitchen before remodel.
That '70s House
Before
Love the brown vinyl flooring (NOT!). Before remodel.
That '70s House
Before
The family room was closed in and the only entrance to the back patio was through this door.
That '70s House