McCabe By Design LLC

Home Improvement Professionals , Kitchen & Bathroom Designers , Universal Design
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McCabe By Design LLC
76 Reviews

The Long Ovedue Kitchen

A modest 1960's Kit House was long overdue for a Kitchen upgrade. The clients are avid cooks and bakers, who enjoy canning and preserving the bounty of their garden. Carefully thought-out placement has appliances and storage in ergonomic locations, easy to use and where they are needed most. A family member with visual impairment necessitated increasing visibility and simplifying functionality. Upgraded lighting and use of visual textures make the space easy to navigate.
Project Year: 2025
Appliances and storage were carefully designed in ergonomic locations, simplifying and increasing functionality. Wall ovens are placed at a comfortable height, easier to use than a range oven close to the ground. An induction cooktop adds energy efficiency and safety: they are cool to the touch,...
The Long Over Due Kitchen
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The Long Over Due Kitchen
A slim, 24" deep island packs a lot of storage in a small space, and allows for easy foot traffic throughout the Kitchen. A microwave drawer is more ergonomic to use than a unit installed overhead above a range, and keeps the countertops appliance-free. A mixer-lift makes easy work of getting a...
The Long Over Due Kitchen
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The Long Over Due Kitchen
Access to the garage and garden is now easy with the added door that was previously a window. The end-grain butcher block is aesthetic and functional. Food prep can take place right on the island, negating the need for clumsy cutting boards. The visual pattern of the butcher block makes it easy to...
The Long Over Due Kitchen
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The Long Over Due Kitchen
Thermador appliances were selected for their features and quality, important details for the serious cooking and baking being done here. Cabinetry pulls are used throughout, as they are ergonomically easier to use than knobs, especially as we age. SHOWN IN PHOTO: Dura Supreme Cabinetry | Grothouse...
The Long Over Due Kitchen
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The Long Over Due Kitchen
Removing the peninsula in the Kitchen opens up the space to the dining area beyond, making traffic flow simpler, and connecting the two smaller spaces, creating one large open area. Cork flooring adds more comfort for long periods of standing while working in the Kitchen, and aesthetically fits...
The Long Over Due Kitchen
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The Long Over Due Kitchen
A cabinet was added between the Kitchen and Dining area to house a coffee station and additional storage. A pull-out shelf clad in the countertop material makes the shelf durable and easily cleanable. SHOWN IN PHOTO: LG Hi-Macs Countertop | Dura Supreme Cabinetry | Top Knobs Cabinetry Pulls
The Long Over Due Kitchen
A pull-out pantry beside the refrigerator captures a narrow space and adds much-needed storage. SHOWN IN IMAGE: Hafele Tall Pantry Pull-Out
The Long Over Due Kitchen
A Chef's Pantry packs a lot of storage into a small space. Cabinet doors concealing the pantry have built-in storage, and shelving in the middle section can be opened to reveal additional storage behind. SHOWN IN IMAGE: Rev-A-Shelf Pantry
The Long Over Due Kitchen